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The English language is full of idioms, or phrases and expressions that have a meaning unrelated to the actual words in the phrase. When it comes to “honesty is the best policy,” though, what you see might just be what you get. In this article, we’ll dive into the meaning of “honesty is the best policy,” plus show you how to use it and where it comes from. We’ll also explore the psychological and philosophical reasons why telling the truth is good for you and others. Honestly!
Things You Should Know
- “Honesty is the best policy” is a proverb that means it’s best to tell the truth instead of lie, even when it seems difficult to do so.
- Say “honesty is the best policy” to remind yourself that you’ll feel better after telling the truth, or to offer advice to someone facing a dilemma.
- Telling the truth is linked to better mental and physical health. It also improves your sense of authenticity, leadership abilities, and makes others trust you.
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References
- ↑ https://preply.com/en/blog/popular-english-proverbs/
- ↑ https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Sayings/H/Honesty_is_the_best_policy_666.php
- ↑ https://www.theidioms.com/honesty-is-the-best-policy/
- ↑ https://www.bookbrowse.com/expressions/detail/index.cfm/expression_number/654/honesty-is-the-best-policy
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2012/08/lying-less
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2012/08/lying-less
- ↑ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/honesty
- ↑ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/honesty
- ↑ https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/integrity
- ↑ https://thehappyphilosopher.com/the-real-benefits-of-honesty-nobody-told-you/
- ↑ https://thehappyphilosopher.com/the-real-benefits-of-honesty-nobody-told-you/
- ↑ https://thehappyphilosopher.com/the-real-benefits-of-honesty-nobody-told-you/
- ↑ https://www.powerofpositivity.com/honesty-relationship-positive-benefits/
- ↑ https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethical-decision-making/lying/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/human-kind/201808/white-lies-kind-or-cruel
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