be frank

Example Sentences

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But let's be frank: Fiona Bruce and Question Time weren't in Ashton-in-Makerfield at random and Andy Burnham doesn't suffer from a deficit of ambition.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

To be frank, the reason for the Wednesday rise was difficult to suss out.

From Barron's • May 14, 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 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

“I want to be frank with you, Bwana and Bi Bolaji.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray