to be truthful
to be truthful
A set phrase used to emphasize that one is speaking honestly (and perhaps reluctantly). Well, to be truthful, I've never liked her husband that much. I know I should move on with my life, but, to be truthful, I'm still holding out hope that Sarah and I might get back together some day.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- in vino veritas
- honest to goodness
- honest to Pete
- be as good as (one's) word
- be as good as your word
- as good as (one's) word
- as good as word
- be as honest as the day is long
- speaking candidly
- honest to God