Meaning of the word "home truth" in English

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home truth

US /ˈhoʊm truθ/
UK /ˈhoʊm truθ/
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Noun

1.

a frank and unpleasant fact about oneself, told by another person

Example:
She finally told him a few home truths about his laziness.
It was time for someone to tell him some home truths about his behavior.
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