be frank
Example Sentences
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"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
"To be frank, it's changed my life. I actually moved, I now live in Brighton, which is for me much safer," she says.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
“I want to be frank with you, Bwana and Bi Bolaji.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
