be frank
Example Sentences
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To be frank, the reason for the Wednesday rise was difficult to suss out.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
"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
And again, to be frank, the mission to the US to rebuild bridges did look fraught with danger.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 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
