in all honesty
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used to emphasize that the speaker is being sincere and truthful in their statement
- In all honesty, I believe this is the best solution to our problem.
- In all honesty, I don't think the project will be completed on time without additional resources.
- In all honesty, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the service we received at the restaurant.
- In all honesty, I think we need to have a candid discussion about our relationship and where it's headed.
- In all honesty, I'm worried about the direction the company is heading in—it seems like we're losing focus.