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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The expression "Be truthful"

Hi

Can we use the phrase "be truthful" in the sense of "speak the truth"--I mean, would it sound natural and correct?

Please be truthful.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Hi, Yes. Instead of 'speak the truth', we commonly say 'tell the truth'. Clive

  • Hi, Yes.
  • Instead of 'speak the truth', we commonly say 'tell the truth'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Yes.

Instead of 'speak the truth', we commonly say 'tell the truth'.

Clive

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