truth be told

US /truːθ biː toʊld/
UK /truːθ biː toʊld/
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実を言うと, 正直なところ

used to introduce a statement of fact or opinion, often one that is surprising or revealing

:
Truth be told, I never really liked that job.
実を言うと、あの仕事はあまり好きじゃなかった。
She seems happy, but truth be told, she's going through a tough time.
彼女は幸せそうに見えるが、実を言うと、大変な時期を過ごしている。