不知从什么时候开始，“讲真”这个粤语白话开始流行起来，时不时地出现在全国人民的口头禅里。此二字言简意赅，中文意思让人一听就懂。那你知道“讲真”用英语应该怎么说吗？
1. actually: 其实，事实上
Actually, I didn't see her - I just heard her voice.实际上，我并没有看见她，只是听到了她的声音。
2. to put it bluntly: 坦率说
To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.坦率地说，我买不起。
3. to be candid with you: 坦白地说
To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake.跟你说实话，我觉得你在犯一个可怕的错误。
4. to be perfectly frank with you (= Frankly): 十分坦诚地说
To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the woman for the job.十分坦诚地告诉你，我认为她不适合做那份工作。
5. tell me straight: 坦白说
Tell me straight, would you rather we didn't go tonight?请坦白告诉我，你是不是希望我们今天晚上不去？
6. to be honest (= Speaking honestly): 老实说
To be honest, I don't think it will be possible.说老实话，我认为那根本不可能。
7. to tell the truth: 说实话
To tell the truth, I'm quite pleased he's not coming.说实话，他不来我很高兴。
8. stop/quit beating around the bush: 别绕弯子
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.别拐弯抹角了，直接告诉我你到底想怎么样。
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