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UK//tə biː ˈpɜːfɪktli ˈɒnɪst//US//tə bi ˈpɜrfɪktli ˈɑnɪst//

Meaning of To be perfectly honest

To express one's true thoughts or feelings honestly.

In simple words: To say the truth clearly and openly.

To be perfectly honest in a sentence

  • To be perfectly honest, I didn't enjoy the movie at all.
  • I have to say, to be perfectly honest, I'm not really interested in that job.
  • To be perfectly honest, I think we need to change our approach.
  • She said, 'To be perfectly honest, I've never liked that restaurant.'
  • To be perfectly honest with you, I feel overwhelmed with work.

How to use To be perfectly honest

Used when someone wants to express their true feelings honestly; appropriate in conversations but may seem too blunt in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of being so clear that you're 'purely' honest – like a perfect crystal!

Related words

Collocations with To be perfectly honest

  • be perfectly honest
  • perfectly honest opinion
  • perfectly honest about
  • to be honest
  • be completely honest

Synonyms for To be perfectly honest

  • to be frank
  • to be candid
  • to be truthful
  • to be sincere
  • to be open

Common mistakes with To be perfectly honest

  • Overuse it in every conversation, making it sound insincere.
  • Using it in very formal situations where softer language is more appropriate.
  • Not following up with specific honest statements.

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Frequently asked questions about To be perfectly honest

What does To be perfectly honest mean?

To say the truth clearly and openly.

What is the definition of To be perfectly honest?

To express one's true thoughts or feelings honestly.

How do you use To be perfectly honest in a sentence?

To be perfectly honest, I didn't enjoy the movie at all.

Can you give another example of To be perfectly honest?

I have to say, to be perfectly honest, I'm not really interested in that job.

What are synonyms for To be perfectly honest?

Common alternatives include to be frank, to be candid, to be truthful, to be sincere, to be open.

What words go with To be perfectly honest?

It commonly pairs with be perfectly honest, perfectly honest opinion, perfectly honest about, to be honest, be completely honest.

What are common mistakes when using To be perfectly honest?

Overuse it in every conversation, making it sound insincere. Using it in very formal situations where softer language is more appropriate. Not following up with specific honest statements.

How do you pronounce To be perfectly honest?

US: //tə bi ˈpɜrfɪktli ˈɑnɪst//, UK: //tə biː ˈpɜːfɪktli ˈɒnɪst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To be perfectly honest?

Used when someone wants to express their true feelings honestly; appropriate in conversations but may seem too blunt in formal settings.