truth be told
US /truːθ biː toʊld/
UK /truːθ biː toʊld/
1.
para ser sincero, a verdade seja dita
used to introduce a statement of fact or opinion, often one that is surprising or revealing
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Truth be told, I never really liked that job.
Para ser sincero, eu nunca gostei muito daquele emprego.
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She seems happy, but truth be told, she's going through a tough time.
Ela parece feliz, mas para ser sincero, ela está passando por um momento difícil.