"truth to tell" meaning in All languages combined

See truth to tell on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|interjection}} truth to tell
  1. (set phrase) Actually; frankly; as a matter of fact. Synonyms: truth be told, if truth be told
    Sense id: en-truth_to_tell-en-intj-yc3m4zu3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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