reliable source — trustworthy origin
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A person, place, or thing that gives information you can trust because it is accurate and honest.
Say it like a native
Textbook The information derives from a source of unimpeachable veracity.
Native It's from a reliable source.
'Reliable source' is the natural phrase; 'source of unimpeachable veracity' is absurd.
Pattern: a reliable source (of [information/news/advice])
In use
- If you want to check the facts, make sure you use a reliable source.communication
- In my opinion, it is important to get information from a reliable source, especially when researching for academic purposes.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I read it from a reliable source.
✓ I read it in a reliable source. / I got it from a reliable source.
You read something IN a source, or get it FROM one.
Common collocations
reliable + source— a reliable source, trusted source, according to, credible source
Don't confuse it
A 'reliable source' is trusted and accurate, while an 'unreliable source' may give false or misleading information.