where there's smoke, there's fire
This saying implies that signs or rumors often indicate a real issue or truth behind them.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)If there are signs or indications of a problem, it is likely that a real issue exists.
Example
- People are saying the company is in trouble, and where there's smoke, there's fire.
B2Rumors
(informal)Suspicious signs or rumors often have some basis in reality.
Example
- He denied the accusations, but where there's smoke, there's fire.