be frank
Example Sentences
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To be frank, the reason for the Wednesday rise was difficult to suss out.
From Barron's • May 14, 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
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
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
Even so, most locals were oblivious to how they and their colleagues spent their days; and to be frank, they found them more than a little peculiar.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
