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It depends on the context.
There are a number of similar English idioms that are in common use, but their usage is restricted to particular and limited circumstances.
(1) 'if truth be told' is used when stating a 'truth' that may seem surprising or unwelcome.
Example sentence:
"I've worked here for three years, and everyone thinks I do a good job and enjoy my work. But, if truth be told, I can't stand the place, and I'm going to leave at the first opportunity."
Synonyms: to be honest, to be frank, in fact, actually.
(2) 'if the truth be known' (or 'If the truth were known') means, 'If people knew the real truth about something, rather than what appears be the case, then ... '
Sample sentence:
"We were unbelievably overstaffed when I came to the club and, if the truth be known, we still are overstaffed." -Roy Hodgson, Manager of Liverpool (UK) Football Club, September 2010.
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How do you use truth be told in a sentence?
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What is the correct pronoun case and the correct compound subject or object to complete the sentence Mary surprised all of us when she told -- about her plan?
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Is it true that the dixie chicks betray America?
no they told the truth no they told the truth no they told the truth no they told the truth
What does this phrase 'Je vous l'ai dit gars je vont apprendre la langue' mean in English?
I told you, mate, I'm going to learn the language (it's not correct French)
He had tell or told - correct this English?
It would be "he told" if you are using simple past tense. As in: "He told me his name was Bob." Or "he had told" if you want the past perfect tense. As in: "He had told her to lock the door before he went to work."
What did i tell you or what did I told you?
The correct phrase is "What did I tell you." "Told" is the past tense of "tell" and is used incorrectly in this context.
What are verb tenses for told?
told is the past tense of tell. told is used to make: present perfect - I have told the truth. past perfect - I had told the truth. passive - The truth was told.
What does que yo tedije mean in English?
"Que yo te dije" means "That I told you" in English.
How do you use truth be told in a sentence?
With atypical frankness this student admits plagiarising this sentence off the internet.
When was Truth Be Told - Dexter - created?
Truth Be Told - Dexter - was created on 2006-12-10.
What does A lot of truth is said in jest mean?
This phrase means that humor often contains elements of truth or insight that may be easier to accept in a lighthearted context. It suggests that jokes or playful remarks can sometimes reveal underlying truths or criticisms.
1.he told you that if you .... 2.he told you if you .... Please correct the two English phrases?
Both are correct. Both are parts of sentence in reported speech. In reported speech it is ok not to use 'that'. He told you that if you come you will have to work hard. He told you if you come you will have to work hard. These sentences are also conditional sentences - if..............will.............
Is it correct to say 'she said' and you said or is it correct only to say 'she told'?
Both "she said" and "she told" are correct ways to express someone's speech. "She said" is more commonly used in everyday conversation, while "she told" is often used when we want to emphasize that someone is directly communicating information to another person. Use either phrase based on the context of the situation.
How do you say this in English JAG er den bast?
"Jag er den bäst" looks like Swedish and in English that would be translated as "I am the best!"However, there are some typos in the question:"English" is always given an initial capital "E"and the correct spelling of the phrase in Swedish is"Jag är den bäst."If you told me the language I could this program on my PC to translate text into English.
