honest with (someone)

phrase

: telling (someone) the truth
I don't think these people are being honest with me.

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And maybe there isn’t one—maybe AI Amodei was even more honest with me than real Amodei could afford to be. Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026 Start by being honest with yourself about where your job sits on the vulnerability spectrum. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 The women encouraged her to remain honest with the group of men throughout the process. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 Navigate this and protect your sanity by being honest with these friends. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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