be frank
Example Sentences
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But let's be frank: Fiona Bruce and Question Time weren't in Ashton-in-Makerfield at random and Andy Burnham doesn't suffer from a deficit of ambition.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
To be frank, the reason for the Wednesday rise was difficult to suss out.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
"To be frank, I don't feel safe in the UK regarding the spying risk," Lau told the BBC.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
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
Now we're all being so frank, I'll be frank too.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
