to be honest

a essere sincero, francamente

Si usa per esprimere la propria vera opinione, soprattutto se può sorprendere o deludere.

In inglese semplice: You use this to introduce your real opinion, especially when it may surprise or disappoint someone.

• To be honest, I don't like it.
• I was rather disappointed, to be honest.
• To be honest with you, I'd prefer to stay home.

Come si usa: to be honest with someone, … (To be honest with you, I expected more.)

Sinonimi: frankly, honestly, to tell the truth

Espressioni comuni: to be honest with someone, to be honest I

essere onesto, essere sincero

Dire la verità, senza mentire né imbrogliare.

In inglese semplice: To tell the truth and avoid lying or cheating.

• I try to be honest.
• She promised to be honest about the money.
• It is important to be honest with your friends.

Come si usa: to be honest with someone about something (I promised to be honest with her about my mistakes.)

Sinonimi: to tell the truth, to be truthful

Contrari: to lie

Espressioni comuni: try to be honest, to be honest about something, to be honest with someone