115. To tell the truth... 
老实说······ 
用法透视 
该句用来表达自己的真实想法。同类的表达形式很多,如:"truth to tell...; frankly speaking...; to be honest..."。 
支持范例 
1. To tell the truth, I forgot it was your birthday last week. 
说实话,我忘了上星期那天是你的生日。 
2. Frankly speaking, I don't like Beijing Opera. 
老实说,我不喜欢京剧。 
3. To be honest, that red blouse does not match your skin. 
说实话,那件红色上衣与你的肤色不配。 
会话记忆 
A: May I have a look at that vase, please? 
我可以看一下那个花瓶吗? 
B: Of course. It's the best one I have here---and it's only 300 yuan. 
当然。这是我最好的存货--只要三百元。 
A: Oh, it's really nice, but to tell the truth, that's far too expensive. 
的确不错。不过老实说我觉得太贵了。 
B: Really? Even for such an excellent one? 
是吗?这么好的东西你也嫌贵