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gospel truth
noun
- an unquestionably true statement, fact, etc.
Word History and Origins
Origin of gospel truth1
Idioms and Phrases
Something that is unquestionably true. For example, Every word he uttered was the gospel truth . The word gospel , which comes from the Old English god spel , “good news,” has been used to describe something that is thought to be as true as the biblical gospel (that is, undeniably true) since the 13th century. The current idiom originated in the 1600s, when it referred to biblical truths, and has been applied to truth of a more general nature since the late 1800s. Also see take as gospel .Example Sentences
Plenty of fairly literal-minded Christians believe simply in the gospel truth.
To the poor the gospel is preached; and it is ever the common people who hear most gladly gospel truth.
I am ready to remain quiet, provided gospel truth is not compelled to be quiet also.
But for a considerable period we find the town of Kettering distinguished by the faithful ministration of Gospel truth.
In guiding the intellect of the young, an infusion of Gospel truth is, I believe, of essential importance.
This may seem a yarn fit only to tell to the marines, but it is gospel truth on the word of a sailor.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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