gospel truth

American  

noun

1. an unquestionably true statement, fact, etc.

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gospel truth Idioms  

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of gospel truth

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

In interviews, Allen stressed that the lyrics aren't necessarily the gospel truth - because she "wasn't sure what was real, and what was in my head" as she processed the end of the relationship.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Polls cannot divine the future and should not be treated as gospel truth.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

"I can't tell you the absolute gospel truth but my understanding is that the decision will tell you whether she will or will not be competing tomorrow," IOC spokesman Mark Adams told a news conference.

From Reuters • Feb. 14, 2022

Set aside what you believe or do not believe about the story of Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem under a bright star; whether it is gospel truth or an old scrap of myth.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2021

There was one story about Ruby Archuleta everyone in Milagro took for the gospel truth.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols