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实话实说
Idiomshíhuà shíshuō
Description
实话实说的意思是把真实的情况直接说出来，不说假话。
The meaning of 实话实说 is to speak the truth directly without lying.
我们说话前常常用它，表示下面要说真心话。
We often use it before speaking to indicate that we are about to tell the truth.
Meanings
实话实说shíhuà shíshuō
to tell the truth; speak frankly
实话实说，我不喜欢这个菜。
To be honest, I don't like this dish.
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Notes
- Etymology
实话 ('true words') + 实说 ('speak truly'), a parallel four-character set phrase.
- Nuance
often used at the start of a sentence to signal a candid, honest opinion follows.
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“实话实说”
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