A doubting thomas

A doubting Thomas

Meaning

A sceptic who won’t accept a widely believed truth until seeing the evidence in person.

Examples

I told him he would need a raincoat but, doubting Thomas that he his, he had to check the forecast for himself.

Where did it originate?

From the Biblical story of Thomas, the apostle who doubted Jesus’ resurrection.

Where is it used?

Worldwide.

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A doubting thomas