【.....In truth,.....】used to emphasize that what follows is a fact or reality, often contrasting with what was previously said or assumed
He seemed confident, but in truth, he was very nervous.
【common】adj.usual,oftenthe same in a lot of places or for a lot of people
"Smith" is a very common name in Britain.
【threat】n. a statement that someone will be hurt or harmed
Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other road users.
{Barbed wire} is a type of steel fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points
The farmer installed barbed wire around the pasture to keep the cattle from wandering off.
