honesty is the best policy
谚语/ˈɒnɪsti ɪz ðə bɛst ˈpɒlɪsi/
🔊 朗读
Honesty is the best policy是一句英语谚语,意思是诚实永远是最明智的做法。中文相当于“诚实为上策”或“诚信是最好的策略”。即使撒谎看似更省事,诚实却能赢得信任,从长远看更划算。
📖 释义
1说真话永远是最明智的选择
"Just tell them what really happened — honesty is the best policy." — 就把真实情况告诉他们——诚实为上策。
2诚实终会有回报的道理
"He admitted his mistake; honesty is the best policy." — 他承认了自己的错误;诚实总会有回报。
🔄 类似谚语
💬 常见搭配
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❓ 哪句谚语说诚实永远是最明智的选择?