to tell the truth
US /tə tel ðə truːθ/
UK /tə tel ðə truːθ/
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说实话, 老实说
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.
说实话，我不太喜欢他的新歌。
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He said he was busy, but to tell the truth, he was just avoiding me.
他说他很忙，但说实话，他只是在躲着我。