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heavy truth #1 (permalink) Sat Oct 15, 2011 19:19 pm   heavy truth		  
Does the expression 'heavy truth' exist? I've found it in several articles , but my teacher says that only 'hard truth' is the correct usage.
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heavy truth #2 (permalink) Sat Oct 15, 2011 19:59 pm   heavy truth		  
"heavy truth" is not really a set expression, but it's not incorrect to use that combination of words. It suggests that the truth is burdensome and unwelcome.
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heavy truth #3 (permalink) Sat Oct 15, 2011 20:44 pm   heavy truth		  
so i could use both right(hard true and heavy true)?
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heavy truth #4 (permalink) Sat Oct 15, 2011 21:33 pm   heavy truth		  
Allthewayanime wrote:
so i could use both right(hard true and heavy true)?
Do you mean "hard truth" and "heavy truth"? If so, yes (provided the context is suitable of course). "hard truth" is more of a recognised expression and is more common. The connotations are not quite identical.
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