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Meaning of 'In all honesty'

What does the saying 'In all honesty' mean?

Idiom: In all honesty

Meaning:

If you say something in all honesty, you are telling the complete truth. It can be used as a way of introducing a negative opinion whilst trying to be polite; in all honesty, I have to say that I wasn't very impressed.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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