English / phrase
To Tell the Truth
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Used to emphasize sincere honesty, admitting vulnerability, or expressing genuine emotions
In context
01
To tell the truth, I felt completely lost and lonely after moving to a foreign city.
02
I smiled at the celebration, but to tell the truth, I was feeling deeply down in the dumps.
Synonyms
Honestly speaking,in all honesty,truth be told
Antonyms
Dishonestly,deceitfully,untruthfully
Collocations
To tell the honest truth,dare to tell the truth,willing to tell the truth