honest truth
Example Sentences
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Here’s the honest truth: I haven’t loved a cookbook quite like I love “The Choi of Cooking” in a long time — precisely because it refuses to posture.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
“We have picture-perfect influencers selling endless products, and the honest truth is, I think most of that generation has tuned them out.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
"But that particular phrase – no – it wasn't right. I'll give you the honest truth: I deeply regret using it."
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
I don’t know if I want to tell you the honest truth or if I want to try to be a little bit more sophisticated.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023
I have a trick up my sleeve which I haven’t told a soul about, even though it’s the God’s honest truth and I know it: I have a good shot at the Ambassador.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
