不瞒你说 (bù mán nǐ shuō) – to be honest with you, frankly

Pattern

• 不瞒你说，Clause
• 不瞒您说，Clause

Usage

• A set phrase opening a remark, signalling that the speaker is about to reveal a true opinion, something personal or a slightly awkward fact; it sounds sincere and friendly.

Examples

1. 1

   不瞒你说，我并不完全认同他处理这件事的方式。

   Bù mán nǐ shuō, wǒ bìng bù wánquán rèntóng tā chǔlǐ zhè jiàn shì de fāngshì.

   To be honest with you, I don't entirely agree with the way he handled this.

2. 2

   不瞒您说，这是我第一次出国。

   Bù mán nín shuō, zhè shì wǒ dì-yī cì chū guó.

   Frankly, this is my first time abroad.