Phrases Sharing Personal Information

To be frank...

B2

Meaning

Direct and honest, often used before sharing potentially sensitive information.

Example sentences

John: What do you think of my presentation?

Alice: To be frank, it could use some improvement. The slides were a bit cluttered.

John: Okay, I appreciate the honest feedback. What specifically should I change?

Alice: Simplify the graphics, for one. To be frank, it's a bit overwhelming as it is.