Grammar fix
tell the truth
be honest
to say what really happened or what you really think, without lying or hiding anything.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- If you tell the truth, people will trust you more.daily life
- In my opinion, it's always better to tell the truth, even if it's difficult, because honesty builds stronger relationships.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: tell the truth (about sth)
WrongPlease say the truth.
RightPlease tell the truth.
You TELL the truth, not 'say' it.
Patterntell the truth (about sth)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'implore you to be truthful' is theatrical.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
tell the truthtell meto be honestwholealways
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'lie' (to say something that is not true).