be frank
Example Sentences
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Let's be frank though, these things do happen in cricket - people are always pushing to try and gain an advantage.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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, I wasn’t sure I was up for a trilogy on Porkalob’s family history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 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
It had a bit of a horse-tail look about it, to be frank.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
