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seeing is believing

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. One needs to see something in order to believe it; visible facts cannot be denied.
    idiomatic
  2. One is skeptical regarding a claim.
    idiomatic

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Examples

“They said their product will be ready for shipment in two months and we could even "take⟳ that to the bank", but we’ve heard that before. Seeing is believing.”
“There is nothing like⟳ Matter⟳ of Fact; Seeing is Believing.”
“Seeing is believing, says the proverb. Though, of all our senses, the eyes are the most easily deceived, we believe⟳ them in preference to any other evidence.”

CEFR level

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

seek and ye shall find seeya seismo- selen- selena- selenio-

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