Tell the truth

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What does "Tell the truth" mean?

speak honestly

Synonym: be honest, speak truthfully Opposite: lie, deceive

"Tell the truth" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Okay fine--if you're telling the truth, then I sincerely apologize.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E5

I'm just happy you finally told me the truth.

— Desperate Housewives S1E13

And until you tell him the truth about how you feel, I think you're always gonna wonder.

— Emily in Paris S2E10

I will always tell you the truth.

— Extra English S1E9

Go over there and tell that woman the truth.

— Friends S2E5

SHE DECIDED TO BE STUPID AND TELL HER MOTHER THE TRUTH, THAT SHE WANTED TO GO TO A ROCK CONCERT WITH US TONIGHT IN NEW YORK.

— Gilmore Girls S1E13

You'd better tell us the truth.

— Gossip Girl S1E11

Tell him the truth!

— Grey's Anatomy S1E8

"Tell the truth" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Desperate Housewives Emily in Paris Extra English Friends Gilmore Girls Gossip Girl Grey's Anatomy
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