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Not gonna lie
Prefacing honest statements, especially admissions
Literal Meaning
Not → Negation or denial Gonna → Going to Lie → To make an untrue statement
Actual Meaning
I'm about to be honest about something - often something surprising or an admission
Examples in Context

Friend: 'Not gonna lie, that was pretty impressive.' (Translation: I admit, that was good)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Similar to TBH
  • 2Often precedes admissions
  • 3Casual honesty marker
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