To tell the truth... 老實說……
用法透視
該句用來表達自己的真實想法。同類的表達形式很多，如："truth to tell...；frankly speaking...；to be honest..."。
支持范例
1. To tell the truth, I forgot it was your birthday last week.
說實話，我忘了上星期那天是你的生日。
2. Frankly speaking, I don't like Beijing Opera.
老實說，我不喜歡京劇。
3. To be honest, that red blouse does not match your skin.
說實話，那件紅色上衣與你的膚色不配。
會話記憶
A: May I have a look at that vase, please?
我可以看一下那個花瓶嗎？
B: Of course. It's the best one I have here - and it's only 300 yuan.
當然。這是我最好的存貨——只要三百元。
A: Oh, it's really nice, but to tell the truth, that's far too expensive.
的確不錯。不過老實說我覺得太貴了。
B: Really? Even for such an excellent one?
是嗎？這么好的東西你也嫌貴。