honest with (someone)

idiom

: telling (someone) the truth

I don't think these people are being honest with me.

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But doctors allegedly found several signs that Lamb may not have been honest with police, according to the affidavits, which claimed the extensive nature of the child's injuries were inconsistent with a single fall down the stairs. —

Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Some are working from home, some are trying to work in a building that's unsafe right now to be honest with you, were trying to get them out of there quickly. —

Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Be honest with yourself during this reflection, but also be kind. —

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Second, to be very honest with you, Accuser, we as a group have been slightly concerned about our standing with some women of late. —

Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for honest with (someone)

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