to tell the truth

US /tə tel ðə truːθ/
UK /tə tel ðə truːθ/
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used to introduce a statement of fact or opinion, often one that is surprising or unexpected

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To tell the truth, I don't really like his new song.
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He said he was busy, but to tell the truth, he was just avoiding me.
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honestlyfranklycandidlyto be honestto be frank
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