Signification
Secrets are revealed eventually.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'ærlighet' (honesty) highly. This proverb is a common way to remind people that lying is a short-term strategy. Similar to Swedish 'Sanningen kommer i dagen', it reflects a shared regional focus on transparency. The metaphor of light/day is deeply embedded in Christian and Enlightenment values regarding truth.
Context is key
Only use this for serious matters.
Signification
Secrets are revealed eventually.
Context is key
Only use this for serious matters.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Sannheten kommer for en ____.
The idiom is 'Sannheten kommer for en dag'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesSannheten kommer for en ____.
The idiom is 'Sannheten kommer for en dag'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is for secrets that are meant to be hidden.
Expressions liées
Å legge kortene på bordet
similarTo lay cards on the table (be honest).
