Meaning of the word "believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see" in English
What does "believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see
US /bɪˈliv ˈnʌθɪŋ ju hɪr, ænd ˈoʊnli wʌn hæf ðæt ju si/
UK /bɪˈliːv ˈnʌθɪŋ ju hɪə, ænd ˈəʊnli wʌn hɑːf ðæt ju siː/
Idiom
a proverb advising skepticism; one should not trust rumors and should be cautious even about what they witness personally
Example:
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With all the fake news online, it's best to believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.
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Gossip is rarely accurate, so believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.