if I'm honest

A phrase used to underscore that one is sharing one's true feelings. It is often used when the speaker is reluctant to speak truthfully. A: "So how do you feel about this plan?" B: "Well, if I'm honest, I think it's a big mistake."

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Aldrin	['ɔ:ldrin]
Faruk	-	Turkish, Arabic
Deirdre	DEER-drə (English), DEER-dree (English), DER-dre (Irish)	English, Irish, Irish Mythology
Dow	[dau]
Maxine	[mæk'si:n]
Natsuko	nah-tsoo-ko	Japanese