to tell the truth
US /tə tel ðə truːθ/
UK /tə tel ðə truːθ/
1.
說實話, 老實說
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.
說實話，我不太喜歡他的新歌。
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He said he was busy, but to tell the truth, he was just avoiding me.
他說他很忙，但說實話，他只是在躲著我。