idiom
believe half of what you see
beh-LEEV HAF uv wut yoo SEE
bɪˈliːv hæf əv wʌt juː siːListen
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Syllable breakdown
believehalfofwhatyousee
Dictionary meaning
be skeptical even of apparent evidence; not everything witnessed can be taken at face value because appearances can be manipulated or misinterpreted; a reminder to verify before concluding
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