Meaning of truth bomb | Babel Free

Definitions

A blunt, undiplomatic statement of something that is true that others may not want or expect to hear or accept.

informal

Examples

“Mr Pucinski Mr Chairman, I wonder⟳ if you can tell⟳ us, Mr Phillips, when the so-called truth bomb started in the Voice of America? Mr Phillips The so-called truth bomb—I am afraid I don't understand⟳. Mr Pucinski Wasn't there a period when you came before Congress to seek⟳ appropriations at which time you told Congress that you were going to start⟳ a truth bomb and needed appropriations for that purpose? Mr Phillips Do you refer⟳ to the campaign of truth? Mr Pucinski You called it the truth bomb. Mr Phillips I believe⟳ it was the campaign of truth. I came into the Department in the spring⟳ of 1950, and I believe⟳ that efforts under that name⟳ had started just before then. Mr Pucinski I would like⟳ to refer⟳ to it as the truth bomb. What was envisioned under that program⟳?”

“Truth bombs are brutal facts without context. […] You can recognize when you are about to send⟳ a truth bomb. Remember⟳, something that seems straightforward to you can be very scary to people who don't have⟳ enough info or tech knowledge to provide⟳ a context or meaning on their own⟳.”

“They tend⟳ to nurture by telling the truth, sometimes more than most people want⟳ to hear⟳. The challenge⟳ with this placement lies in learning patience and diplomacy. It's easier to swallow⟳ a truth bomb if it comes wrapped in a little kindness.”

“Holding boundaries is the place⟳ we often get⟳ stuck. So, I'm going to hit you with a truth bomb: boundaries are only seen as selfish to those who benefit from you having poor boundaries.”

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