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水落石出 (shuǐ luò shí chū)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

The truth emerges clearly when the situation becomes clear.

Definition (中文解释)

水落下去,水底的石头就露出来。比喻事情的真相完全显露出来。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·欧阳修《醉翁亭记》野芳发而幽香,佳木秀而繁阴,风霜高洁,水落而石出者,山间之四时也。”宋·苏轼《后赤壁赋》山高月小,水落石出。”

Example (造句示例)

After all the rumors, the investigation revealed the truth: water recedes, stones appear.