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to tell the truth

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tə ˌtɛl ðə ˈtruθ/ · UK /tə ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ/

to tell the truth means: Used to introduce what you really think or feel, especially when it may surprise someone.

adverb

SPEAKING HONESTLYB1

Used to introduce what you really think or feel, especially when it may surprise someone.

  • To tell the truth, I am tired.
  • I never liked the house, to tell the truth.
  • To tell the truth, we expected better food.

Similar words: honestly, frankly, to be honest

Common phrases: to tell the truth, but to tell the truth

Questions about to tell the truth

What does to tell the truth mean?

Used to introduce what you really think or feel, especially when it may surprise someone.

What is to tell the truth in other languages?

Türkçe: doğrusunu söylemek gerekirse · Español: a decir verdad · Français: à vrai dire · Deutsch: ehrlich gesagt · Italiano: a dire il vero · 日本語: 正直に言うと

How do you pronounce to tell the truth?

In American English /tə ˌtɛl ðə ˈtruθ/; in British English /tə ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ/.

How do you use to tell the truth in a sentence?

To tell the truth, I am tired. I never liked the house, to tell the truth.

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