truth be told

US /truːθ biː toʊld/
UK /truːθ biː toʊld/
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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 revealing

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Truth be told, I never really liked that job.
说实话,我从来没有真正喜欢过那份工作。
She seems happy, but truth be told, she's going through a tough time.
她看起来很高兴,但说实话,她正在经历一段艰难时期。