Synonyms and antonyms of To be honest in British Thesaurus

level with ()

to be honest with someone

speak your mind ()

to say honestly what you think, even if it upsets or offends someone

set/put the record straight ()

to tell the truth about something after someone else has not told the truth about it

play fair ()

to behave in a way that is fair and honest and follows the rules

give/lend/add credence to something ()

to make people think that something is likely to be true

shoot from the hip ()

to speak very directly and honestly

lay it on the line ()

to say something in a direct or honest way, even if this might upset someone

speak true (literary)

literary to say what is true

come out ()

to say something in an open, honest, or public way that often makes someone feel surprised, embarrassed, or offended

make no bones about something ()

to talk about or do something in a very open way without feeling ashamed or embarrassed

be as straight as a die ()

to be completely honest

be straight with someone ()

to be honest with someone

tell it like it is ()

to give the real facts about something, even if they are unpleasant