English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the truth hurts doesn't it" Mean?
Learn what "the truth hurts doesn't it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Joke
The truth hurts, doesn't it?
It is a taunting way of saying the truth is painful to hear.
From On One Condition, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A speaker taunts someone after revealing an unpleasant truth.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in heated conversation or sarcasm. It sounds rude and provocative, not polite.
Better ways to say it
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The truth hurts, doesn't it?
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Truth hurts, doesn't it?
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