If i'm honest Meaning in English
expression
IF eye-m AH-nist
IF ime ON-ist
Definition
A phrase used to show you are being especially truthful, often before giving your real opinion, even if it might not be pleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Common in spoken and informal English. Used to signal honesty, sometimes before a criticism or awkward truth. Similar to 'to be honest' or 'honestly'. Usually at the start or middle of a sentence.
Spanish: si soy sincero - para ser honestoPortuguese (BR): sendo honesto - pra falar a verdadePortuguese (PT): sendo honesto - para ser francoChinese (Simplified): 说实话 - 说真的Chinese (Traditional): 說實話 - 老實說Hindi: सच कहूँ तो - अगर मैं ईमानदार हूँArabic: بصراحة - إذا كنت صادقاًBengali: সত্যি বলতে - খোলাখুলি বলতেRussian: если честноJapanese: 正直に言うと - 本当のことを言うとVietnamese: thật lòng mà nói - thành thật mà nóiKorean: 솔직히 말해서Turkish: dürüst olmak gerekirseUrdu: اگر میں سچ کہوںIndonesian: sejujurnya
Example Sentences
If I'm honest, I don't really like this movie.
basic
If I'm honest, I forgot about your birthday.
basic
If I'm honest, I was nervous before the exam.
basic
The food was okay, but if I'm honest, I've had better.
natural
If I'm honest, I wasn't expecting you to call me back so soon.
natural
I love working here but, if I'm honest, the hours can be a bit tough.
natural