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Doubting Thomas
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a person who doubts or refuses to believe anything that is presented to them without evidence or proof
Idiom
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
Doubting Thomases
What is the origin of the idiom "Doubting Thomas" and when to use it?
The idiom "Doubting Thomas" has its roots in the Christian Bible, specifically in the New Testament. This phrase is used to describe a person who is hesitant to believe something, especially if it seems extraordinary or implausible, without sufficient evidence or verification.
Examples
He is a doubting Thomas and never believes good news right away.
