(idiomatic) An attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.

(idiomatic, informal) Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".

Synonym of to be honest

(Buddhism) Four central Buddhist teachings: (i) that suffering is an innate characteristic of existence with each rebirth; (ii) that it is caused by cravings or desires; (iii) that it can be ended by eliminating the cravings or desires; and (iv) that the noble eightfold path is the way to achieve this.

Alternative form of God’s honest truth

To live unashamedly according to one's personal beliefs and desires.

To address facts to an authority or a superior.

(idiomatic) Unquestionable, absolute truth.

Whenever a person is joking, they are actually disguising thoughts and emotions, either subconsciously or deliberately.

Sometimes actual events are stranger than imagined ones.