"truth be told" in Chinese (Traditional)
說實話
Definition
用來表示說實話,坦白承認,可能令人意外或與預期不同的話。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
主要為口語用法,常放在句首,表示誠實說出想法,偶爾用來緩和批評或壞消息。一般不適用於正式書面語。
Examples
Truth be told, I forgot your birthday.
**說實話**,我忘了你的生日。
Truth be told, I don't like vegetables much.
**說實話**,我不太喜歡喫蔬菜。
Truth be told, I'm a little nervous about the exam.
**說實話**,我對考試有點緊張。
Truth be told, I didn't really enjoy the movie everyone liked.
**說實話**,其實我不太喜歡大家都喜歡的那部電影。
Truth be told, I haven’t finished the report yet.
**說實話**,我還沒寫完報告。
Truth be told, I was hoping you’d offer to help.
**說實話**,我希望你能主動幫忙。