gospel truth

noun

1. an unquestionably true statement, fact, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gospel truth¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Idioms and Phrases

Something that is unquestionably true. For example, Every word he uttered was the gospel truth. The word gospel, which comes from the Old English god spel, “good news,” has been used to describe something that is thought to be as true as the biblical gospel (that is, undeniably true) since the 13th century. The current idiom originated in the 1600s, when it referred to biblical truths, and has been applied to truth of a more general nature since the late 1800s. Also see take as gospel.

Example Sentences

In interviews, Allen stressed that the lyrics aren't necessarily the gospel truth - because she "wasn't sure what was real, and what was in my head" as she processed the end of the relationship.

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In interviews, Allen has stressed the lyrics aren't necessarily the gospel truth - because she "wasn't sure what was real, and what was in my head" as she processed the end of the relationship.

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The most important thing to remember is that polls are not gospel truth, flawless forecasts or destiny carved in implacable stone.

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Polls cannot divine the future and should not be treated as gospel truth.

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That claim was taken as gospel truth by the anti-vaccine movement, which helped make the paper one of the most-viewed papers in the journal’s history.

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