nói trắng ra
[nɔj˧˦ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ zaː˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(adverb) to be honest
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nói trắng ra, mình nếu muốn địch lại nó thì không thể xuể được đâu.To tell the truth, we just couldn't be able to make it if we intended to oppose him.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
to be honest
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
thật sự mà nói
to be honest; honestly, frankly
Tiếng Việt · via to be honest
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Common questions
What does “nói trắng ra” mean?
(adverb) to be honest
Is “nói trắng ra” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“to be honest” (English) — near equivalent.