“truth be told”
A phrase used to introduce an honest or candid statement, often revealing something one might otherwise hesitate to say. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "truth be told" in the video clips below.
Hear how "truth be told" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Better Call Saul, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Desperate Housewives 20 04, Suit, Supernatural and 5 more.
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YouTubeCNN667K views · 2025-12-31
CNN interviews Nick Shirley on his childcare fraud claims in Minnesota
“Truth be told,”
and I think Sarah is right. … there's been local
Play at 6:33
YouTubeTeam Coco141K views · 2025-05-09
A Fan Fought The Burglar Who Stole Her Conan T-Shirt | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
“Truth be told?”
cousins to think you were … Yeah.
Play at 8:22
TV ShowBetter Call Saul
Better Call Saul — S02E02
“Truth be told...”
Of course not. Nor should you. … ...Kim Wexler pushed for this.
Play at 5:03
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TV ShowChilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina — S04E04
“Truth be told,”
What'd you think of my speech, Aunt Zee? … I sensed a lack of authenticity and identity behind your words.
Play at 2:48
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TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S05E08
“Truth be told...”
Of course they can.If they read my book, that is. … I'm far from perfect.
Play at 13:54
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TV ShowSuit
Suit — S09E07
“Truth be told...”
You just have to
get to know me a little bit. … As much as we've gotten
to know each other on this case,
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TV ShowSupernatural
Supernatural — S14E01
“Truth be told,”
You'll
get used to it. … this stuff didn't come
all that easy for me, either.
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TV ShowThis Is Us
This Is Us — S06E17
“Truth be told,”
it must have been pretty
wonderful when it was happening. … I've always felt it
a bit lazy
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TV ShowWhite Collar
White Collar — S04E09
“TRUTH BE TOLD,”
PISTACHIO
STILL YOUR FAVORITE? … I'VE BEEN LEANING MORE TOWARD
THE SORBETS OF LATE.
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YouTubeComedy Central575K views · 2021-08-12
Jenna Fischer Met Meryl Streep at the Golden Globes, Thanks to Amy Adams - Office Ladies
“Truth be told.”
- [Angela] I feel like
we were barely invited. … - Even though our show was nomi.
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