if I'm honest



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."
See also: honest, if

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LiesaLEE-zahGerman
Cirila-Slovene
Gemma['dʒemə]
Einarr-Ancient Scandinavian
Chinasa-Western African, Igbo
LÉAndre-French