to be honest
idiom
Pronunciation: tu bi ˈɒnɪst
Definition
A phrase used to introduce a statement that expresses one's true feelings or opinions, especially when they might be surprising or critical.
Examples
To be honest, I did not really enjoy the movie that everyone else seems to love.
I think we should cancel the project, to be honest, because we lack the necessary resources.
To be honest, I was quite nervous about giving the presentation in front of the board.
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