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

I had asked him to be frank, so I could not complain.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan