truth be told

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English - Turkish
(deyim) Doğruyu söylemek gerekirse

Truth be told; I have never gone that place before, therefore I have no idea about it.

English - English
Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite. From "if the truth should be told"

Well, certainly there are those who are more responsible than others - and they will be held accountable - but again, truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

truth be told

    Turkish pronunciation

    truth bi tōld

    Pronunciation

    /ˈtro͞oᴛʜ bē ˈtōld/ /ˈtruːθ biː ˈtoʊld/

    Etymology

    [ 'trüth ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English trewthe, from Old English trEowth fidelity; akin to Old English trEowe faithful; more at TRUE.
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