# I can't lie

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/i-cant-lie
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To be honest, frankly, honestly.

## Examples

- I can't lie, I really love this song.
- I can't lie, the interview was much harder than I expected it to be.
- I can't lie, the prospect of moving to a new city feels both terrifying and incredibly exciting at the same time.

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