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何を隠そう

“To tell you the truth” or “as a matter of fact,” used to introduce a surprising revelation.

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Expression

To tell you the truth..." / "As a matter of fact...

Used to dramatically introduce a surprising fact or personal secret that was previously unknown to the listener.

Example

何を隠そう 、 この レストラン の シェフ は 私 の 弟 なんです 。

To tell you the truth, the chef at this restaurant is my younger brother.

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何を隠そう
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"To tell you the truth" or "as a matter of fact," used to introduce a surprising revelation.
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