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tell the truth

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtɛl ðə ˈtruθ/ · UK /ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ/

tell the truth means: To say what really happened or what you really think, without lying.

verb

SPEAK HONESTLYA2

To say what really happened or what you really think, without lying.

  • Please tell the truth.
  • She told the truth about the broken window.
  • Have you always told the truth to your parents?

How to use it: tell the truth about something (Please tell the truth about what happened.)

Similar words: be honest

Opposites: lie

Common phrases: tell the truth, tell the truth about, always tell the truth

phrase

HONESTLY SPEAKINGB1

You use this before admitting your real opinion or feelings.

  • To tell the truth, I am tired.
  • Tell the truth, I never liked that restaurant.
  • To tell the truth, we expected a much better result.

How to use it: to tell the truth, + clause (To tell the truth, I preferred the old design.)

Similar words: honestly, frankly, to be honest

Common phrases: to tell the truth, tell the truth I

Questions about tell the truth

What does tell the truth mean?

To say what really happened or what you really think, without lying.

What is tell the truth in other languages?

Türkçe: doğruyu söylemek · Español: decir la verdad · Français: dire la vérité · Deutsch: die Wahrheit sagen · Italiano: dire la verità · 日本語: 本当のことを言う

How do you pronounce tell the truth?

In American English /ˌtɛl ðə ˈtruθ/; in British English /ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ/.

How do you use tell the truth in a sentence?

Please tell the truth. She told the truth about the broken window.

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