where there's smoke, there's fire
idiomPart ofsmoke
where there's smoke, there's fire — idiom
1. If unpleasant rumours or accusations are circulating about someone or something,
1.idiom
Definition
If unpleasant rumours or accusations are circulating about someone or something, there is probably some truth behind them.
Example
When everyone started whispering about the manager's dishonesty, Rafael thought, where there is smoke, there is fire.
The company denied the rumours but where there is smoke there is fire and the truth soon came out.