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properly speaking

in the strict sense

Specifically

to be candid with you

in general terms

to express it in a concrete form―put it in a concrete form

to be frank with you

in the narrowest sense

to put it shortly

To be honest with you

in no uncertain terms

loosely speaking

to be honest

in a stern manner

metaphorically speaking

in the City proper

Figuratively speaking,

a state of being severe in treatment of things or others

strictly [roughly, generally, honestly] speaking

be specific about

to make a sweeping statement

according to the exact meaning

to be frank again

in layman's terms

To be honest with you, he is a fool.

speak openly

In a word,...

broadly speaking

Furthermore

to keep a strict watch over （the treasure, the prisoner, etc.）