Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
where there's smoke there's fire
proverb
/hweər ðɛrz smoʊk ðɛrz faɪər/
Definition
A phrase that suggests that there is usually some truth behind rumors or reports of problems.
Examples
- If you hear people gossiping about the manager, remember that where there’s smoke there’s fire.
- The company’s financial issues have been rumored for months; where there’s smoke there’s fire.
Meaning
This expression implies that if there are signs of a problem (smoke), there is likely an actual problem (fire) that exists.
Synonyms
- Where there’s a rumor, there’s a reason
- Every rumor has some truth
