be frank

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Ask Johnson why he pivoted to be an unofficial ambassador for horse racing, and he’ll be frank: “To be honest, there’s a lot of billionaires.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

To be frank, Qualcomm has lagged behind an otherwise strong semiconductor group, but the current setup suggests that it may join the broader rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Attendees report that such meetings are "constructive", MPs can be frank - and that Sir Keir listens more than he speaks.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"Let's be frank, it's bad this stuff," one said to me.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But first we have to be frank about a subject that we would all too often rather ignore.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell