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truth bomb

American  
[trooth bahm] / ˈtruθ ˌbɑm /

noun

plural

truth bombs
  1. Informal. a direct, factual statement with a shocking or unsettling effect.


Example Sentences

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Alas, she has nothing, “no truth bomb this year.”

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

According to the outlet, the documentary is alleging that Markle and Harry, 36, gave their "truth bomb" to Oprah Winfrey in March because they "expected an apology" from the royal family.

From Fox News • Jul. 23, 2021

McElhenney dropped a truth bomb on Instagram explaining how he was able to get his new body.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 7, 2018

After an uninspired volley from the Canadian superstar, Push returned fire, digging up a photo of Drake in blackface and dropping a truth bomb: “You are hiding a child.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2018

Agent Magnus knows he dropped a truth bomb right smack on my forehead.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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