Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
murder-will-out
idiom
ˈmɜːrdər wɪl aʊt
Definition
A phrase suggesting that the truth about a crime, particularly murder, will eventually be revealed despite attempts to conceal it.
Examples
- Despite his initial denial, everyone knew that murder-will-out; the evidence was too strong to ignore.
- The film’s central theme was that murder-will-out, as the protagonist struggled to hide the truth.
Meaning
The idea that no matter how much one tries to hide or cover up a crime, the truth will ultimately come to light.
Synonyms
- The truth will out
- Truth will reveal itself
- The guilty will be discovered
