English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "to be honest" Mean?
Learn what "to be honest" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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To be honest, I thought it was my mother.
It means the speaker is admitting they believed it was their mother.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they guessed the wrong person at first.
Usage Scenario
Use this to correct yourself or explain a mistaken assumption. It is natural in everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
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To be honest, I thought it was my mom.
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I thought it was my mother.
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Honestly, I thought it was her.
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