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to be honest

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tə bi ˈɑnɪst/ · UK /tə bi ˈɒnɪst/

to be honest means: You use this to introduce your real opinion, especially when it may surprise or disappoint someone.

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You use this to introduce your real opinion, especially when it may surprise or disappoint someone.

  • To be honest, I don't like it.
  • I was rather disappointed, to be honest.
  • To be honest with you, I'd prefer to stay home.

How to use it: to be honest with someone, … (To be honest with you, I expected more.)

Similar words: frankly, honestly, to tell the truth

Common phrases: to be honest with someone, to be honest I

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To tell the truth and avoid lying or cheating.

  • I try to be honest.
  • She promised to be honest about the money.
  • It is important to be honest with your friends.

How to use it: to be honest with someone about something (I promised to be honest with her about my mistakes.)

Similar words: to tell the truth, to be truthful

Opposites: to lie

Common phrases: try to be honest, to be honest about something, to be honest with someone

Questions about to be honest

What does to be honest mean?

You use this to introduce your real opinion, especially when it may surprise or disappoint someone.

What is to be honest in other languages?

Türkçe: dürüst olmak gerekirse · Español: para ser sincero · Français: pour être honnête · Deutsch: ehrlich gesagt · Italiano: a essere sincero · 日本語: 正直に言うと

How do you pronounce to be honest?

In American English /tə bi ˈɑnɪst/; in British English /tə bi ˈɒnɪst/.

How do you use to be honest in a sentence?

To be honest, I don't like it. I was rather disappointed, to be honest.

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