IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishthe gospel truth
Meaning: Something absolutely true.
Example: “I didn't eat the last cookie, and that's the gospel truth.”
Origin: The Gospels, as scripture, stood for truth that could not be questioned. The phrase is recorded in English from the mid-17th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Une parole d'évangile Literally: A word of gospel
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