He thought about giving her an honest answer, but couldn't make himself do it.

"I thought you might be the one person here who would give me an honest answer."

Asked if he'll be playing again, he provided the only honest answer.

The honest answer is always the same: I have no idea.

That was the most honest answer she could give him.

How was I going to get an honest answer about what to do?

Since he seemed to want an honest answer, she took a moment to consider the question.

Our plan is an honest answer to the nation's health care problem.

If they ask me a question, I give them an honest answer.

That's probably the most honest answer I can give you.