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honestly speaking What is meant by “honestly speaking”?. I see, many people use the phrase “honestly speaking”. I know the meaning of the word “honestly” and “speaking”. However I want to know the real meaning of the phrase, and when It has to be used?. what is the actual meaning of “frankly speaking”, and how it differs from “honestly speaking”?
May 15, 2016 5:30 PM
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" Honestly speaking " and "frankly speaking " are close in meaning , as in telling the true regarding something . Honestly /frankly speaking , I hate him . However, "frankly speaking " is more appropriate in the context of telling the truth, even if it may not be pleasant for the recipient to hear . To be frank to tell it as it is without holding anything back. How do you like my new hairstyle ? Frankly speaking , ... > You tell it as you see it and not "hiding" any things unpleasant untold. Honestly speaking , .. > You just tell it in honesty Being frank is more direct , straightforward and open than being honest when a situation demands as unpleasent reply.
May 15, 2016
Sorry, I put it in the comment section, here it is:Honestly speaking is a phrase people use when they are telling someone the truth, the same falls for frankly speaking, they don't really have a difference. They are sometimes used to tell people things like their hair is bad or their food is burnt. Example: Honestly speaking, your food tastes bad. Example: Frankly speaking, you have bad hair. I hoped this helped!
May 15, 2016
Honestly speaking is a phrase people use when they are telling someone the truth, the same falls for frankly speaking. They are sometimes used to tel people things like their hair is bad or their food is burnt. Example: Honestly speaking, your food tastes bad. Example: Frankly speaking, you have bad hair. I hoped this helped!
May 15, 2016
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