truth be told

US /truːθ biː toʊld/
UK /truːθ biː toʊld/
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솔직히 말하면, 사실대로 말하면

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.
솔직히 말하면, 그 일을 정말 좋아하지 않았어.
She seems happy, but truth be told, she's going through a tough time.
그녀는 행복해 보이지만, 솔직히 말하면, 힘든 시간을 보내고 있어.