be frank
Example Sentences
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"We must be frank: the epidemic is far from being under control," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an emergency meeting on the outbreak.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 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
Attendees report that such meetings are "constructive", MPs can be frank - and that Sir Keir listens more than he speaks.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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
Plus, to be frank, I felt so dern bad I ain’t know what to do.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
