Trust Idioms

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naked truth

Meaning: The plain and complete truth with nothing hidden, softened, or dressed up.

Example: After months of polite excuses, the doctor finally sat Mike down and told him the naked truth about his test results so he could decide what to do next. Read more ➺


straight arrow

Meaning: A person who is honest, trustworthy, and morally upright.

Example: John is a straight arrow who never lies or cheats. Read more ➺


no cap

Meaning: Used to emphasize that someone is being completely honest or telling the truth.

Example: That was the best concert I've ever been to, no cap. Read more ➺


snake in the grass

Meaning: A person who appears harmless but is secretly dishonest or unfaithful.

Example: Emily trusted Jake, but he turned out to be a snake in the grass, spreading rumors behind her back. Read more ➺


salt of the earth

Meaning: A person who is considered to be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.

Example: Alicia is the salt of the earth, always willing to help without expecting anything in return. Read more ➺


make a clean breast

Meaning: to tell the truth about something.

Example: Sharon made a clean breast of it and threw Ashley under the bus. Read more ➺


straight shooter

Meaning: someone who speaks the truth

Example: I really like Ken. He's a straight shooter, that's for sure. Read more ➺


count on

Meaning: it means that you are able to depend on somebody or something

Example: It doesn't matter what happens, you will always be able to count on. Read more ➺


stab in the back

Meaning: a disloyalty

Example: I have done everything for her, but she left me because of that guy, she stabbed in my back. Read more ➺


seal of approval

Meaning: Official or public approval of something.

Example: The new product received the seal of approval from safety inspectors before reaching stores. Read more ➺


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