# to be honest

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/to-be-honest
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Frankly, honestly.

## Examples

- To be honest, I do not like this movie.
- To be honest, I think we should choose a different restaurant for our dinner tonight.
- To be honest, the proposal lacks the necessary detail to convince the board of directors to approve the project.

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