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/
Idiom
used to say that real events are often more surprising or unusual than stories that have been invented
Example:
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The story of how they met is unbelievable; truth is stranger than fiction.
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I never thought such a coincidence could happen, but truth is stranger than fiction.
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