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
Let's be frank though, these things do happen in cricket - people are always pushing to try and gain an advantage.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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
“Mr. Harley-Dickinson, I must be frank with you,” she said solemnly.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
