Tell you the truth Meaning in English
expression
TEL yoo thuh TROOTH
TEL yoo thuh TROOTH
Definition
This expression is used before you say something honest, even if it is difficult or unexpected. It signals that what you are about to say is your real opinion or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Often used at the start of a sentence to signal honesty or frankness. Similar to 'to be honest' or 'to be frank'. Common in both formal and informal speech. Usually softens difficult news or opinions.
Spanish: decirte la verdadPortuguese (BR): te dizer a verdadePortuguese (PT): dizer-te a verdadeChinese (Simplified): 说实话Chinese (Traditional): 說實話Hindi: सच कहूँ तोArabic: لأقول لك الحقيقةBengali: সত্যি কথা বলতে - সত্যি বলতেRussian: по правде говоря - если честноJapanese: 正直に言うと - 実を言うとVietnamese: nói thật là - thành thật mà nóiKorean: 솔직히 말하면 - 사실대로 말하자면Turkish: doğrusunu söylemek gerekirse - açıkçasıUrdu: سچ بتاؤں تو - سچ کہوں توIndonesian: sejujurnya - terus terang
Example Sentences
To tell you the truth, I am a little nervous.
basic
I don't like spinach, to tell you the truth.
basic
To tell you the truth, I forgot your birthday.
basic
Look, to tell you the truth, I think this plan won't work.
natural
To tell you the truth, I've never been to New York before.
natural
Honestly, to tell you the truth, I'm not interested in that job.
natural