1. actually: 其实，事实上

Actually, I didn't see her - I just heard her voice.

实际上，我并没有看见她，只是听到了她的声音。

2. to put it bluntly: 坦率说

To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.

坦率地说，我买不起。

3. to be candid with you: 坦白的说

To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake.

跟你说实话，我觉得你在犯一个可怕的错误。

4. to be perfectly frank with you (= Frankly): 十分坦诚的说

To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the woman for the job.

十分坦诚地告诉你，我认为她不适合做那份工作。

5. tell me straight: 坦白说

Tell me straight, would you rather we didn't go tonight?

请坦白告诉我，你是不是希望我们今天晚上不去？

6. to be honest (= Speaking honestly): 老实说

To be honest, I don't think it will be possible.

说老实话，我认为那根本不可能。

7. to tell the truth: 说实话

To tell the truth, I'm quite pleased he's not coming.

说实话，他不来我很高兴。

8. stop/quit beating around the bush: 别绕弯子

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.

别拐弯抹角了，直接告诉我你到底想怎么样。