English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm not being honest with you or myself" Mean?
Learn what "i'm not being honest with you or myself" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Confess
I'm not being honest with you or myself.
It means the speaker is admitting to dishonesty and self-deception.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they have not been truthful with the other person or with themselves.
Usage Scenario
Use this in serious personal conversations when admitting the truth about your feelings or behavior. It sounds sincere and emotionally heavy.
Better ways to say it
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I'm not honest with you or myself.
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I haven't been honest.
3
I'm admitting that I've been dishonest.
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