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
"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
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
“Miss Muldauer, may I be frank with you?”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
