Meaning of 'Where there's smoke, there's fire'
What does the saying 'Where there's smoke, there's fire' mean?
Idiom: Where there's smoke, there's fire
Meaning:
When there is an indication or sign of something bad, usually the indication is correct.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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