be honest/frank
idiom
: to speak in a very direct or truthful way
To be perfectly/quite honest/frank (with you), I didn't like the movie.
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There is no disgrace in veering away from politics, however, and, to Nashawaty’s credit, his book is more privately provocative, obliging its readers to be honest with themselves.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
To be honest, though, this was the only decent exhibition.
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To be honest, Antarctica was never on my must-visit list.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
That means that any defense team must rely on the prosecution to be honest and thorough and turn over all of the evidence in an investigation to them before trial.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 13 July 2024
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
To be honest, though, this was the only decent exhibition.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2024
In This Article Staterooms and Suites Bars and Restaurants
Where Viking Polaris Sails
Shore Excursions
Amenities and Entertainment
Family-Friendly Offerings
Accessibility
To be honest, Antarctica was never on my must-visit list.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
That means that any defense team must rely on the prosecution to be honest and thorough and turn over all of the evidence in an investigation to them before trial.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 13 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for be honest/frank
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“Be honest/frank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20honest%2Ffrank. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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