English Explanatory Dictionary

where there's smoke, there's fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. If there is a hint of something occurring, it is probably true, although such rumors should be taken with a grain of salt.
  2. All rumors are true.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A sighting of smoke means that fire is not only possible but rather probable, nearly certain.

Pronunciation

en-au-where there's smoke, there's fire.ogg

Word forms

where there's smoke, there's fire

Related words

no smoke without fire cockroach theory smouldering where's the fire
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