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
JÓZsiYO-zheeHungarian
Temur-Georgian
Cain[kein]
JulioHOO-lyo (Spanish), ZHOO-lyoo (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese
Bingham['biŋən]
Brewer['bru:ə]