Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-tell-you-the-truth
idiomatic expression
/tə ˈtɛl ju ðə truθ/
Definition
A phrase used to introduce a statement that expresses honesty or sincerity.
Examples
- To tell you the truth, I wasn’t impressed with the movie.
- She said, to tell you the truth, I didn’t really like the cake.
- To tell you the truth, I never expected to win the competition.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to tell you the truth’ emphasizes that what follows is a genuine opinion or fact.
Synonyms
- Honestly
- Truthfully
- In all honesty
- To be honest
