実を言うと、私は

to tell the truth, I

→ 実
phrase Uncommon #19,483
to tell the truth, I Introduces a frank or honest statement, often one that may contrast with what is expected. 私は means “I” as the topic.
JA: 実を言うと、私はその映画があまり好きではありません。
EN: To tell the truth, I don't really like that movie.

実を言うと、私はあまり彼が好きではない

To tell the truth, I don't really like him.

実を言うと、私は彼が好きでないのです

To tell the truth, I don't like him.

実を言うと、私はアメリカが好きではない

To tell you the truth, I don't like the United States.

実を言うと、私は彼の生き方は好きではない

To tell the truth, I don't like the way he lives.

実を言うと、私は宿題をしなかった

To tell the truth, I didn’t do my homework.

実を言うと、私は彼をよく知らないんです

To tell you the truth, I don't know him very well.

実を言うと、私はそれに気づいていなかったのです

To tell you the truth, I hadn't noticed it.

実を言うと、私は彼が好きではない

To be honest, I don't like him.

実を言うと、私は父の車を彼の許可なしに運転したのです

To be honest, I drove my father's car without his permission.

実を言うと、私は外出するより家いたいのです

To tell the truth, I’d rather stay home than go out.

実を言うと、私は彼の話し方が好きではない

To tell the truth, I don't like the way he talks.