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Definition of Home truth
1. Noun. An important truth that is unpleasant to acknowledge (as about yourself).
Definition of Home truth
1. Noun. A true but unwelcome statement. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Home Truth
Literary usage of Home truth
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Christian Science Journal by Mary Baker Eddy (1906)
"... etc., nor can these problems ever be effectively dealt with until Truth is
recognized and obeyed in the home. Truth and Love really make the home, ..."
2. Studies in Home and Child Life by Sarepta Myrenda (Irish) Henry (1897)
"... in existence,but should take form and crystallize about the truth which has
been accepted as a principle of that home. Truth can be taught in this inner ..."
3. Punch by Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman (1888)
"conclude that amount will be included in the Budget ? familiar home truth.)
Why, what do you think he 's ..."