Ring of TruthRing of Truth : PhrasesMeaning: To be correct, to be true. Example: I believe some of what Paul Martin says, but the part about reducing taxes doesn't seem to have even the slightest ring of truth to it. Origin: The origin of this phrase becomes obvious when you realize the original usage was to say that something did or did not ring true. A bell that rings true is one the rings at the correct note. Something that rings true is correct. Phrases Index
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