tell the truth
The phrase "tell the truth" emphasizes honesty and sincerity, commonly used in various contexts to stress the importance of providing accurate information.
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Definition
B1General
(informal, idiomatic)To speak honestly and provide accurate information.
Example
- Please, tell the truth about what happened at the meeting.
B2Emphasis
(informal, idiomatic)Used to emphasize one's honesty, often when admitting something or sharing a personal opinion.
Example
- To tell the truth, I didn't enjoy the concert as much as I expected.
B2Confession
(informal, idiomatic)To admit or confess something, often with a sense of reluctance.
Example
- To tell the truth, I was too scared to go on the roller coaster.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tell the truth":
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