Definition of "to be honest" in Englisch

Phrase

1. Frankly, honestly.

   • I don't mind, to be honest.
   • To be honest, he has a bit of a body odor problem, but we haven't yet had an opportunity to tell him gently and privately.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to,‎ be,‎ honest.

   • I tried to be honest but still no one believed me.