Collocation
To be honest
Used to introduce a statement that expresses your true opinion, even if it is critical or difficult to say.
Definition
'To be honest' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a statement that expresses your true opinion, even if it is critical or difficult to say.
fixed introductory phrase
“To be honest, I didn't enjoy the movie very much.”
Examples
- To be honest, I'm not feeling very well today.
- She said, "To be honest, I completely forgot about our meeting."
- To be honest with you, I think we should reconsider our options.
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- He confessed, "To be honest, I was hoping for a different outcome."
- To be honest, it was a much more difficult task than I anticipated.
- The teacher commented, "To be honest, your performance has improved significantly."
- To be honest, I've never really enjoyed public speaking.
- After a long pause, she replied, "To be honest, I'm not sure what to say."
- To be honest, his explanation didn't make much sense to me.
- It might sound harsh, but to be honest, I think you need to practice more.
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