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to be honest

idiom
Meaning

Frankly, honestly.

Examples
SIMPLE

To be honest, I do not like this movie.

CONTEXTUAL

To be honest, I think we should choose a different restaurant for our dinner tonight.

COMPLEX

To be honest, the proposal lacks the necessary detail to convince the board of directors to approve the project.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    God's honest truth

    Unquestionable, absolute truth.

  2. 02

    Honest Abe

    A forthright and honest person.

  3. 03

    honest John

    An ordinary, honest, member of the public

  4. 04

    if I'm honest

    to be honest

  5. 05

    make an honest woman

    To marry (a woman), especially if there is an existing sexual relationship.

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