Meaning of the word "truth is stranger than fiction" in English

What does "truth is stranger than fiction" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

truth is stranger than fiction

US /truːθ ɪz ˈstreɪn.dʒər ðæn ˈfɪk.ʃən/
UK /truːθ ɪz ˈstreɪn.dʒə ðæn ˈfɪk.ʃən/
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Idiom

used to say that real events are often more surprising or unusual than stories that have been invented

Example:
The story of how they met is unbelievable; truth is stranger than fiction.
I never thought such a coincidence could happen, but truth is stranger than fiction.