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truth be told

/truθ bi toʊld/ /truːθ biː təʊld/
expression Everyday Life Neutral
  1. 1 doğrusunu söylemek gerekirse, açıkçası, aslına bakarsan

Definition (English)

Used to introduce a statement that reveals a surprising or difficult truth.

Example Sentences

  1. Truth be told, I wasn't really listening.
    Doğrusunu söylemek gerekirse pek dinlemiyordum.
  2. Truth be told, I'm a little scared.
    Açıkçası biraz korkuyorum.

Synonyms

to be honestto tell the truthfranklyin truthtruthfully

Related Words

honestyconfessionrevelationdisclosurestatementfact

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