the truth is
What's actually happening
The truth is introduces a statement the speaker presents as honest or factual, often correcting a misconception or revealing something previously unspoken: The truth is, I never wanted to go in the first place.
It signals candor and sometimes confession, preparing the listener for information that may be unwelcome or surprising.
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
- to be honestPhrase preceding candor
- franklyWithout concealment or evasion
- realityWhat actually exists
- factVerifiable piece of information
nothing but · actually · confession · reveal · admit · sincere · blunt · candid · genuinely · plainly · plain and simple · secret · uncomfortable · harsh · naked · raw · undeniable · painful
- Candor Phrasesto be honest, honestly, frankly, speaking frankly, if i'm being honest
- Revelation phrasesaha, eureka, voila, ta-da, behold
the truth ison the surface
In apparent aspect only
ostensibly · superficially · seemingly · supposedly · for show
the truth isrumor has it
Unverified talk suggests
supposedly · allegedly · in theory · hypothetically · the story goes
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