naked truth

Idioms and Phrases

Plain unadorned facts, without concealment or embellishment. For example, What I've told you is the naked truth . This expression supposedly alludes to a fable in which Truth and Falsehood went bathing, Falsehood then dressed in Truth's clothes, and Truth, refusing to take another's clothes, went naked. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

An advocate and artistic trailblazer today, she has mastered the art of the drag reveal by recognizing the power of naked truth.

From Los Angeles Times

On the most recent episode of our podcast, “What You’re Eating,” we hear from comedian and writer Jamie Loftus, author of last year’s “Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hog Dogs.”

From Salon

"I had footballer's legs. I didn't want to be ashamed of my athletic body any more, so what better way to announce that and say 'here I am'? This is me naked. This is my naked truth."

From BBC

I study the rating system and am the author of "The Naked Truth: Why Hollywood Doesn't Make X-Rated Movies."

From Salon

It makes products under brand names including Wayne Farms fresh and prepared chicken, Platinum Harvest premium fresh chicken, Chef’s Craft gourmet chicken, Naked Truth premium chicken and Ladybirdy premium chicken.

From Seattle Times