100 Phrases to Use Instead of “To be honest”

100 Phrases to Use Instead of

No. Item Definition
1. All things considered After weighing everything honestly.
2. As a matter of fact Actually; in reality.
3. As I see it In my view.
4. As it happens In reality; as the case is.
5. As it turns out In the end, the truth is.
6. At the end of the day Ultimately, in plain truth.
7. At the risk of honesty Introducing a frank remark.
8. Being transparent Being open and honest.
9. Between you and me Confidentially and honestly.
10. Call it like I see it Say what I think honestly.
11. Can I be candid? Asking permission to speak frankly.
12. Confession time Introducing a candid admission.
13. Directly speaking Speaking directly and honestly.
14. Fairly speaking Speaking fairly.
15. For what it’s worth Offering an honest opinion.
16. From my perspective In my view, honestly.
17. Here’s my honest take My truthful opinion.
18. Here’s the honest truth This is the real truth.
19. Here’s the truth This is the truth.
20. Honestly speaking Used to introduce a truthful statement.
21. I mean it I’m serious and sincere.
22. I mean this sincerely I’m saying this sincerely.
23. I must be honest I need to be honest.
24. I should be honest I ought to be truthful.
25. I won’t beat around I’ll get to the point.
26. I won’t mince words I’ll speak plainly.
27. I won’t sugarcoat it I won’t soften the truth.
28. I’ll be blunt with you I’ll speak bluntly to you.
29. I’ll be honest I’m going to be honest.
30. I’ll be straight with you I’ll speak plainly to you.
31. I’ll come clean I’ll admit the truth.
32. I’ll level with you I’ll speak honestly.
33. I’ll tell you straight I’ll tell you plainly.
34. I’m being honest I’m speaking truthfully.
35. I’m not kidding I’m serious.
36. I’m serious I mean this seriously.
37. If I’m being honest If I’m speaking honestly.
38. If I’m frank with you If I speak frankly to you.
39. If I’m honest If I speak honestly.
40. If we’re being honest If we’re speaking honestly.
41. If we’re honest If we speak honestly.
42. In all honesty With complete honesty.
43. In fact Actually; to tell the truth.
44. In fairness To be fair about it.
45. In my view In my opinion.
46. In plain terms In simple, clear words.
47. In sincerity With sincere intent.
48. In the interest of honesty Said to justify being truthful.
49. In truth In reality; honestly.
50. Just so you know Introducing a frank clarification.
51. Let me be honest I’ll speak honestly now.
52. Let me level with you Let me speak honestly.
53. Let’s be honest Let’s speak honestly.
54. My blunt take My blunt opinion.
55. My candid view My candid opinion.
56. My frank view My frank opinion.
57. My honest opinion My truthful view.
58. My straight answer My direct answer.
59. No beating around No avoiding the point.
60. No BS No nonsense; honestly.
61. No bull No nonsense; honestly.
62. No exaggeration Without exaggerating.
63. No joke Seriously; truly.
64. No kidding Seriously; I mean it.
65. No lie I’m not exaggerating.
66. No nonsense Direct and serious.
67. No offense, but Preface before blunt honesty.
68. No sugarcoating Without softening the truth.
69. Not gonna lie Introducing a candid admission.
70. Not to lie Introducing a truthful statement.
71. Off the record Not for public sharing.
72. Openly speaking Speaking openly.
73. Plainly speaking Speaking plainly and honestly.
74. Put plainly Stated in plain words.
75. Put simply Stated simply and clearly.
76. Real talk Speaking seriously and honestly.
77. Seriously speaking Speaking seriously and honestly.
78. Simply put In simple terms.
79. Speaking candidly Said with honest openness.
80. Speaking frankly Said in a direct, honest way.
81. Straight up Completely honestly; plainly.
82. Tell it like it is Speak plainly and honestly.
83. The fact is In reality.
84. The honest truth is In reality; honestly.
85. The reality is In reality.
86. The truth is In reality.
87. The way I see it In my honest view.
88. To be frank Introducing a candid statement.
89. To be perfectly honest Completely honest.
90. To be straight with you To speak directly to you.
91. To come clean To admit the truth.
92. To put it plainly To say it plainly.
93. To tell the truth Introducing an honest admission.
94. Truth be told Introducing a frank truth.
95. Unvarnished truth The plain truth, without softening.
96. Up front Openly and directly.
97. Without a doubt Certainly; truly.
98. Without exaggeration Not overstating anything.
99. Without joking Seriously; not joking.
100. Without kidding Seriously; honestly.