truth be told

English - Turkish

Definition of truth be told in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) Doğruyu söylemek gerekirse

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

English - English

Definition of truth be told in English English dictionary

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.

Turkish pronunciation

truth bi tōld

Synonyms

to be honest, frankly

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.