be frank
Example Sentences
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To be frank, it sounds like you don’t like this man, and that is OK.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 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
And again, to be frank, the mission to the US to rebuild bridges did look fraught with danger.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 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
“Listen, let’s be frank, Mr. Erlone,” said Mr. Dalton.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
