to tell the truth
US /tə tel ðə truːθ/
UK /tə tel ðə truːθ/
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솔직히 말하면, 사실대로 말하면
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.
솔직히 말하면, 나는 그의 새 노래를 별로 좋아하지 않아.
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He said he was busy, but to tell the truth, he was just avoiding me.
그는 바쁘다고 했지만, 솔직히 말하면, 그는 단지 나를 피하고 있었어.