Honesty is preferable as a course of action because it tends to work out best in the end.

If someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found to make it happen.

(idiomatic) To speak frankly, to convey all and only the truth of a situation.

There is purported decrease in likelihood of being the victim of an attack, accident, or other bad event, as a result of being in a team or group.

(idiomatic, intensifier, simile) Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice.

(idiomatic) Something is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.

(rhetorical question) A rhetorical request for some real news, on hearing a report that was not news because it represents a continuing predictable and unsatisfactory situation.

Indicates that the telephone line is busy.

Indicates that the speaker needs a smaller size (of clothes or shoes).