今いまだから言いえる

expression

I can say now (what I couldn't before); now I can tell you

Used when revealing something that was previously secret, embarrassing, or impossible to say due to circumstances. Often implies that the situation has changed, making it safe or appropriate to speak.

• 今いまだから言いえるけど、実じつはあの時とき、すごく緊きん張ちょうしてたんだ。

  I can say this now, but actually I was really nervous back then.

• 離り婚こんした今いまだから言いえるが、結けっ婚こん生せい活かつは楽らくじゃなかった。

  Now that I'm divorced I can say it: married life wasn't easy.