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, 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

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

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

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell