frank

[US]/fræŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. direct and straightforward; honest
n. free postage privilege
vt. to send by mail free of charge

Phrases & Collocations

be frank

frank discussion

frank opinion

frankly speaking

frank lampard

to be frank

frank sinatra

Example Sentences

a long and frank discussion.

a frank confession of guilt

to be perfectly frank , I don't know.

Frank wasn't hurting for money.

well, if it isn't Frank!.

the meet with Frank is on for 10 o'clock.

Frank's atheism was more than a perturbation to Michael.

it was Frank's turn to show his frustration.

Frank blew out a stream of smoke.

Friendly Frank flips fine Flapjack.

We benefit greatly by this frank talk.

A frank discussion can help to clear the air.

Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain.

Frank was a genuinely friendly sort.

Please be open with me.See Synonyms at frank 1

In private, I gave them my candid opinion.See Synonyms at frank 1

A frank question on his part led to a frank answer on mine.

Real-world Examples

She described the talks as " extremely frank and at times, quite difficult."

Source: VOA Special August 2023 Collection

Miki Sudo downed 37 franks and buns to win her 5th title in the women's contest.

Source: AP Listening Collection July 2018

And let's be frank, Frankfort High School is awesome.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2020 Collection

That, well, especially the German philosophy books made me quite depressed, frankly.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

They're a force to be reckoned with and quite frankly, terrifying at times, like me.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

Are you kidding? Frankly speaking, I don't believe in any of these of wives' tales.

Source: Intermediate American English by Lai Shih-Hsiung (Volume 2)

They called the discussions frank and in-depth.

Source: CRI Online December 2022 Collection

To be frank, I don't trust you.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

It is so nice to meet you, frank.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

Defending champion Joey Jaws Chestnut chomped down 74 franks and buns. He took home his 11th title.

Source: AP Listening Collection July 2018

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