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2009.07.14

If bringing more truth into the world seems like a worthy aspiration, then you may want to make liberal use of today's WordMaster!

Today's Lesson
TO BE HONEST   正直に言うと、正直なところ

Explanation

  • The expression To be honest means “To tell you the truth.”
  • To be honest とは、“To tell you the truth” と同じく、正直に言うと、正直なところ、という意味です。

TO BE HONEST

examples

  1. a: What do you think of Helen's new boyfriend?
    b: Well, to be honest, I didn't like him very much.
  2. To be honest, I'm rather afraid of elevators. Could we take the stairs?
  3. (to a salesperson at a men's clothing store)
    It's a gorgeous suit, but, to be honest, it's more than I can afford.

英会話レッスンTake care!