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be honest
[bi ˈɑːnɪst]
verb phrase
ser honesto
1.
to speak the truth; to tell someone what you really think or feel
To be honest, I don't think that's a good idea.
Para ser honesto, não acho que seja uma boa ideia.
2.
to act with integrity and without deception
You need to be honest with yourself about your feelings.
Você precisa ser honesto consigo mesmo sobre seus sentimentos.
NYC Slang
keep it real; straight up
Synonyms
tell the truth
be truthful
speak frankly
be candid
be sincere
Antonyms
lie
deceive
be dishonest
be false
mislead
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser honesto
most common usage
Brazil
pra ser sincero/sincera
informal variation meaning 'to be sincere'
Portugal
ser honesto
equivalent usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
a verdade é que
alternative phrase meaning 'the truth is that'
Related Idioms & Phrases
honest to God
to be perfectly honest
honest Injun
an honest day's work
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