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

And again, to be frank, the mission to the US to rebuild bridges did look fraught with danger.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

Harry said: "I'm beginning to lose my memory, I'm going slower and I was a bit lonely to be frank."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Plus, to be frank, I felt so dern bad I ain’t know what to do.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds