be frank
Example Sentences
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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, I wasn’t sure I was up for a trilogy on Porkalob’s family history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
"To be frank, it's changed my life. I actually moved, I now live in Brighton, which is for me much safer," she says.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
One diplomat from a US ally, who spoke on condition of anonymity to be frank, said even if Trump's methods can be shocking, the time was ripe for change.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
“Listen, let’s be frank, Mr. Erlone,” said Mr. Dalton.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
