truth be told

US /truːθ biː toʊld/
UK /truːθ biː toʊld/
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說實話, 老實說

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.
說實話,我從來沒有真正喜歡過那份工作。
She seems happy, but truth be told, she's going through a tough time.
她看起來很高興,但說實話,她正在經歷一段艱難時期。