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a lie can run around the world before the truth can get its boots on

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.10 in modern English

Syllables
a lie -can run around the -world be-fore the truth -can get it-s -boot-s on
IPA
80
Scrabble Score
54
Letters
8
Syllables
17
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

A falsehood may spread widely before it can be counteracted with the truth.

Phrases

a lie has no legs bad news travels fast Brandolini's law throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick

Frequently Paired Words

a lie has no legs bad news travels fast Brandolini's law misinformation rumor throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick

Questions

What does a lie can run around the world before the truth can get its boots on mean?
A falsehood may spread widely before it can be counteracted with the truth.

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