- 说实话 shuōshíhuà franklyused to introduce a candid, sincere, or blunt statement
- 实话实说 shíhuàshíshuō honestlyto tell the truth and speak frankly without hiding or distorting the facts
- 句句实话 jùjùshíhuà truthfulto speak honestly in every word
- 说老实话 shuōlǎoshihuà honestlyto speak the truth, tell facts as they are, or express one's genuine feelings frankly