English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't believe everything on the news" Mean?
Learn what "don't believe everything on the news" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Neutral
Firm
Warn
Don't believe everything on the news.
It means the speaker is warning that news reports may not always be fully reliable.
From Under Her Control, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone not to trust everything they hear in the news.
Usage Scenario
Use this when advising someone to be skeptical about media claims. It is a common sentence and works in casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't believe everything on the news.
2
Don't trust everything you see on the news.
3
Be careful what you believe.
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