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truth be told

Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.
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Actually, truth be told, I just don't like you.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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η αλήθεια να λέγεται

à vrai dire

По правде говоря

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