What does May I be frank mean?

phrase [PHRASE with cl] You can say ‘to be frank’ or ‘to be frank with you’ to introduce a statement which is your honest opinion, especially when the person you are talking to might not like it. [spoken] To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore.

What’s the difference between honest and frank?

As adjectives the difference between honest and frank is that honest is (of a person or institution) scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright while frank is honest, especially in an manner that seems slightly blunt.

Why do we say to be frank?

Frank in this sense means honest, open, same meaning as ‘frankly’. There are similar words- franc is a currency, the Franks were a group of Germanic people who ended up in what is now France (in German, France is Frankreich- Reich (kingdom) of the Franks). They just really want to be a hot dog.

Why Frank means honest?

It comes from the Late Latin francus, meaning “free.” Interestingly, this word comes from the Germanic Franks, a group of Germanic peoples who lived in what is now Germany and France around 400. These words often mean a person is being honest even when it is rude to do so or when the truth is going to hurt.

What is the difference between ” Frank ” and ” honest “?

Frank 1 : marked by free, forthright, and sincere expression – M-W. Honest 1 a : free from fraud or deception – M-W. Although frank has an element of honesty, its basic meaning is to be uninhibited in what is conveyed.

What is the meaning of the phrase to be Frank?

Definition of ‘to be frank’. to be frank. phrase [PHRASE with cl] You can say ‘to be frank’ or ‘to be frank with you’ to introduce a statement which is your honest opinion, especially when the person you are talking to might not like it. [spoken] To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore.

Is the book may I Be Frank for You?

For anyone struggling with weight issues, health issues, and addiction “May I Be Frank” is a very honest look into one man’s struggle to beat addition and restore health with the help of supportive people that were in the right place at the right time.

Is there a difference between’to be honest’and’if I’m being honest’?

“If I’m being honest” would mean that in a sense, if I am TO be honest, I’ll give you an honest opinion as an honest person. There is a slight difference but they mean the same in almost any way and where it’s used. People use TBH more so than IIBH though!