In all honesty Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈɑnəsti
in AWL AH-nuh-stee
ˈɪn/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈɒnɪsti
in AWL ON-iss-tee
Definition
Used when you want to be completely honest, often before giving your real opinion or a truth that might be difficult to say.
Usage & Nuances
Polite, semi-formal phrase, common before sharing opinions, criticism, or admissions. Similar to 'to be honest', but can sound slightly more formal or emphatic. Used at the start of a sentence. Not usually for written academic English.
Spanish: sinceramente - con toda honestidadPortuguese (BR): sinceramente - para ser sinceroPortuguese (PT): sinceramente - com toda a honestidadeChinese (Simplified): 说实话 - 坦白说Chinese (Traditional): 說實話 - 坦白說Hindi: सच्चाई से कहूँ तो - ईमानदारी सेArabic: بكل صراحة - بصراحةBengali: সত্যি বলতে - সব সত্যি কথা বললেRussian: честно говоря - если говорить честноJapanese: 正直に言うと - 本当のことを言うとVietnamese: thành thật mà nóiKorean: 솔직히 말해서Turkish: açıkçası - dürüst olmak gerekirseUrdu: سچ کہوں توIndonesian: sejujurnya - terus terang
Example Sentences
In all honesty, I don't like broccoli.
basic
In all honesty, I forgot about your birthday.
basic
In all honesty, this book is too difficult for me.
basic
In all honesty, I didn't expect you to finish the project so quickly.
natural
In all honesty, I think we could have done better.
natural
In all honesty, it's not my first choice, but I'll go if you want.
natural