English Explanatory Dictionary

truth be told

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.

Pronunciation

En-au-truth be told.ogg

Word forms

truth be told if truth be told

Etymology

Ellipsis of if the truth should be told.

Synonyms

admittedly frankly to be honest to tell the truth truth to tell
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