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Meaning of grain of truth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of kernel of truth.

idiomatic

Examples

“There's not a grain of truth in what you just told me.”
“It may be a tall tale, but there is a grain of truth to it as well.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

grain physa grain popping grain refiner grain size grain spirit grain weevil

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