| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "To tell the truth ..." | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 'To tell you the truth...' (2,3,7) | ||
| Softening introduction to a possibly upsetting statement | The Times Specialist Sunday | 29 Sep 2019 |
| *Opinion piece | Wall Street Journal | 22 Feb 2017 |