frankly speaking
To be blunt
Frankly speaking is a phrase that introduces blunt or candid remarks, signaling the speaker is about to say something direct that might otherwise seem impolite: Frankly speaking, your proposal needs a complete overhaul.
It functions identically to frankly or to be frank, though the longer form can sound slightly formal or emphatic.
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
- to be honestPhrase preceding candor
- in all honestyPhrase preceding sincere statement
- candidlyWithout concealment or evasion
- bluntlySpeaking without diplomacy
truthfully · not gonna lie · openly · sincerely · straight · direct · straight talk · confession · unfiltered · plainly · plain and simple · outspoken · heart-to-heart · real · raw · no holds barred · brutal · upfront
frankly speakingbeating around the bush
Avoiding direct communication
hedging · speaking in riddles · insinuating · equivocating · implying
frankly speakinglying
Stating known falsehoods
dissembling · deceiving · misleading · feigning · pretending
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