Cool MateMeaning of To tell you the truth
A phrase indicating honesty in what follows.
In simple words: Honestly, I'm being truthful with you.
To tell you the truth in a sentence
- To tell you the truth, I wasn't very excited about the party.
- I have to tell you the truth: I think the movie was overrated.
- So, to tell you the truth, I’ve never liked carrots.
- To tell you the truth, I prefer staying at home.
- To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what to do next.
How to use To tell you the truth
Used when introducing a frank opinion or confession. Best in conversations where honesty is valued; avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'telling the truth' — it’s like opening a door to honesty.
Related words
Collocations with To tell you the truth
- to tell you the whole truth
- to tell you the absolute truth
- to tell the truth
Synonyms for To tell you the truth
- honestly
- frankly
- in all honesty
- truthfully
- to be honest
Opposites of To tell you the truth
- to lie
- to deceive
Common mistakes with To tell you the truth
- Omitting 'the' ('to tell you truth')
- Using in formal contexts too often
- Overusing in casual conversations
Compare To tell you the truth with Honestly, Frankly, To be honest
To tell you the truth appears in
To tell you the truth in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بصراحة
بصراحة، أنا أقول لك الحقيقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সত্যি বলতে
সত্যি বলতে, আমি তোমার সাথে সত্যি কথা বলছি।
- GermanDeutsch
Um ehrlich zu sein
Ehrlich gesagt, ich bin ehrlich zu dir.
- SpanishEspañol
Para serte sincero, A decir verdad
Honestamente, te estoy diciendo la verdad.
- Persianفارسی
راستشو بخوای
راستشو بخوای، دارم باهات صادقانه حرف میزنم.
- FrenchFrançais
Pour te dire la vérité
Honnêtement, je te dis la vérité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सच कहूँ तो
ईमानदारी से कहूँ तो, मैं तुमसे सच बोल रहा हूँ।
- ItalianItaliano
A dirtela tutta
Onestamente, ti sto dicendo la verità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Para ser sincero
Sinceramente, estou sendo honesto com você.
- RussianРусский
По правде говоря
Честно говоря, я говорю тебе правду.
- Urduاردو
سچ کہوں تو
سچ پوچھیں تو، میں آپ سے سچ کہہ رہا ہوں۔
- Chinese中文
说实话
老实说，我跟你说实话。
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Frequently asked questions about To tell you the truth
What does To tell you the truth mean?
Honestly, I'm being truthful with you.
What is the definition of To tell you the truth?
A phrase indicating honesty in what follows.
How do you use To tell you the truth in a sentence?
To tell you the truth, I wasn't very excited about the party.
Can you give another example of To tell you the truth?
I have to tell you the truth: I think the movie was overrated.
What are synonyms for To tell you the truth?
Common alternatives include honestly, frankly, in all honesty, truthfully, to be honest.
What is the opposite of To tell you the truth?
Opposite meanings include to lie, to deceive.
What words go with To tell you the truth?
It commonly pairs with to tell you the whole truth, to tell you the absolute truth, to tell the truth.
What are common mistakes when using To tell you the truth?
Omitting 'the' ('to tell you truth') Using in formal contexts too often Overusing in casual conversations
How do you pronounce To tell you the truth?
US: //tə tɛl jʊ ðə truθ//, UK: //tə tɛl jʊ ðə truːθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use To tell you the truth?
Used when introducing a frank opinion or confession. Best in conversations where honesty is valued; avoid in formal writing.