ring true
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Puzzle #213 · December 31, 2025
To ‘ring true’ means a statement, or feeling is honest or correct. The phrase comes from comparison to a bell that produces a clear, authentic sound.
Constrast with the phrase to ‘ring hollow’ which means something that seems false.
Constrast with the phrase to ‘ring hollow’ which means something that seems false.
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- Puzzle #213 on December 31, 2025
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