Example: Zoals altijd ligt de waarheid in het midden van het verhaal.
Definition
"Zoals altijd ligt de waarheid in het midden" is a Dutch expression meaning that the truth usually lies somewhere between two opposing viewpoints or extremes. It suggests that fairness and accuracy often require considering multiple perspectives rather than choosing one side entirely.
Translations
as always the truth lies somewhere in the middle
como siempre la verdad está en el término medio
com sempre la veritat és al mig
comme toujours la vérité se situe entre les deux
wie immer liegt die Wahrheit in der Mitte
come sempre
como
Etymology
The phrase "zoals altijd ligt de waarheid in het midden" literally translates to 'as always, the truth lies in the middle.' It comes from the common wisdom that truth is balanced and moderate, rather than extreme. This idea has been expressed in various cultures and languages throughout history, emphasizing the value of compromise and nuanced understanding.
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"Zoals altijd ligt de waarheid in het midden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as always the truth lies somewhere in the middle