“to tell you the truth”
A phrase used to introduce an honest or candid statement that the speaker wants to emphasize. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "to tell you the truth" in the video clips below.
Hear how "to tell you the truth" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Big Bang Theory, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Desperate Housewives 20 04, Friends and 3 more.
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S06E01
“To tell you the truth,”
- Go.
- Okay. Love you. … I was looking forward to some alone time.
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S06E10
“To tell you the truth,”
I don't care what the world thinks about me. … the only damn thing I have to live for is to look after you.
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TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S04E07
“To tell you the truth,”
Ah, me, too. … I thought if anyone was going to
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TV ShowChilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina — S03E03
“To tell you the truth,”
Yeah, that sounds slightly less scary. … I'm feeling a little nervous with Roz these days too.
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TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S01E06
“To tell you the truth...”
You know... … Now is not reallya good time for me.
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TV ShowFriends
Friends — S05E13
“To tell you the truth...”
What kind of problem? … - they had a problem with the bag!
- Oh, my God!
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TV ShowLandman
Landman — S01E01
“to tell you the truth.”
Well, I always preferred
your natural color, … Baby, you've never
seen my natural color.
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TV ShowLandman
Landman — S02E04
“to tell you the truth.”
but I don't even know
why I'm going myself, … [Angela]
Don't you boys look nice?
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TV ShowLie To Me
Lie To Me — S03E09
“To tell you the truth,”
You hate bullies, don't you? … I'm not a shrink or nothing,
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TV ShowParks And Recreation
Parks And Recreation — S02E03
“TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH,”
IT'S A LITTLE INTIMIDATING. … I DIDN'T COME HERE
TO LOOK AT THE MURALS.
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