be frank

Example Sentences

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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

"And we've basically failed to cope with, or to be frank, not just with this, but with many other things too."

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

"We need to be frank about how today's Hong Kong is riddled with holes, inside and out."

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

But first we have to be frank about a subject that we would all too often rather ignore.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell