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| Russian | English |
| необходимо сказать правду | the truth needs to be told (about ... – о(б) ... Alex_Odeychuk) |
| по правде сказать | to be honest with you (USA Today, 2020: I wouldn't be here to be honest with you Alex_Odeychuk) |
| сказать горькую правду | tell hard truths (about ... – о ... ; CNN Alex_Odeychuk) |