実を言えば

じつをいえば
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An expression meaning 'to be honest' or 'frankly speaking'; used to preface a candid confession or opinion.

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実を言えば、彼の提案には賛成できない。

To be honest, I can't agree with his proposal.

実を言えば、試験はそれほど難しくなかった。

Frankly speaking, the exam wasn't that difficult.

実を言えば、もう帰りたい気分だ。

Honestly, I feel like going home already.

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