honest with (someone)
idiom
: telling (someone) the truth
I don't think these people are being honest with me.
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The key is being brutally honest with yourself, says Reid Hester, PhD, senior scientist of CheckUp & Choices, an online moderation program.
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Kristen Mascia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Harness this month’s astrology by being honest with yourself and the people around you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
So that sort of thing, which is sort of probably in my DNA to be honest with you.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Authentic leaders, however, embrace their imperfections, fostering real connections by being open and honest with their teams.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kristen Mascia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
Harness this month’s astrology by being honest with yourself and the people around you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
So that sort of thing, which is sort of probably in my DNA to be honest with you.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Authentic leaders, however, embrace their imperfections, fostering real connections by being open and honest with their teams.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for honest with (someone)
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“Honest with (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honest%20with%20%28someone%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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