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(if the) truth be known

(if the) truth be known

I must admit; to be honest; in actuality. Truth be known, even though I majored in English literature, I've never read anything by Hemingway! I know I said I wanted to go out to the bars tonight, but if the truth be known, I'd rather just stay home and watch a movie.
See also: known, truth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Osiriso-SIE-ris (English)Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized)
Laci (2)LAY-seeEnglish
Barrfind-Irish
SveaSVE-ahSwedish
Antal-Hungarian
AubrieAWB-reeEnglish (Modern)
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