Is there any truth to Meaning in English

expression

US

IZ thair EN-ee TROOTH too / tuh / ti

UK

IZ thair EN-ee TROOTH too

Definition

A polite, indirect way to ask if something you heard is true, or if a rumor has any real basis.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal or polite conversation. Used especially when discussing rumors, news, or gossip. Always followed by a clause (e.g., 'is there any truth to the story that...'). Less direct than just asking 'Is it true?'.

• Spanish: ¿hay algo de verdad en - ¿es cierto que
• Portuguese (BR): há alguma verdade em - é verdade que
• Portuguese (PT): há alguma verdade em - é verdade que
• Chinese (Simplified): ......有任何真实性吗 - ......是真的吗
• Chinese (Traditional): ......有任何真實性嗎 - ......是真的嗎
• Hindi: क्या इसमें कोई सच्चाई है
• Arabic: هل هناك أي صحة في - هل هذا صحيح
• Bengali: এতে কোনো সত্যতা আছে কি
• Russian: в этом есть хоть доля правды
• Japanese: それに何か真実がありますか
• Vietnamese: điều đó có chút sự thật nào không
• Korean: 그것에 사실이 조금이라도 있나요
• Turkish: bunda bir gerçek payı var mı
• Urdu: کیا اس میں کوئی سچائی ہے
• Indonesian: apakah ada kebenaran dalam hal itu

Example Sentences

Is there any truth to the rumor that the school is closing?

basic

Is there any truth to what he said about the project?

basic

Is there any truth to the claim that this medicine works?

basic

People keep talking—is there any truth to this story about free lunches next year?

natural

Is there any truth to the idea that he's moving abroad, or is it just gossip?

natural

So, is there any truth to what everyone’s saying, or should I just ignore it?

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