if you believe everything you read, better not to read
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One should not always believe or rely on the factual accuracy of printed matter.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “if you believe everything you read, better not to read” mean?
One should not always believe or rely on the factual accuracy of printed matter.
Is “if you believe everything you read, better not to read” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.