In all honesty
phrase
Used to show that you are stating your true feelings or thoughts about something.
In all honesty, I never really liked him.
Often appears as...
- speak in all honesty
- act in all honesty
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to show that you are stating your true feelings or thoughts about something.
In all honesty, I never really liked him.
Often appears as...
- speak in all honesty
- act in all honesty
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong personal feeling or a serious tone when sharing thoughts.
In all honesty, that movie moved me to tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Indicates reflection and sincerity before expressing one's own truthful opinion.
In all honesty, I think we could have tried harder.
Pro Tip 3/3Preempt Disagreement
Prepare listeners for a potentially unpopular or contrary viewpoint.
In all honesty, I don't agree with the mainstream views on this topic.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong personal feeling or a serious tone when sharing thoughts.
In all honesty, that movie moved me to tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Indicates reflection and sincerity before expressing one's own truthful opinion.
In all honesty, I think we could have tried harder.
Pro Tip 3/3Preempt Disagreement
Prepare listeners for a potentially unpopular or contrary viewpoint.
In all honesty, I don't agree with the mainstream views on this topic.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong personal feeling or a serious tone when sharing thoughts.
In all honesty, that movie moved me to tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Indicates reflection and sincerity before expressing one's own truthful opinion.
In all honesty, I think we could have tried harder.
Pro Tip 3/3Preempt Disagreement
Prepare listeners for a potentially unpopular or contrary viewpoint.
In all honesty, I don't agree with the mainstream views on this topic.
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