Frankly speaking
Example: Frankly speaking, I don't like the taste of coffee.
Definition
"Frankly speaking" is an expression used to introduce a statement that is honest, direct, and straightforward, often conveying the speaker's true feelings or opinions without sugarcoating or evasion. For example, "Frankly speaking, I don't like the taste of coffee."
Translations
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francamente gezegd -
eerlijk gezegd -
francament parlant -
franchement parlé -
offen gesagt
Etymology
The phrase "frankly speaking" combines the adverb "frankly," derived from the Old French word 'franc' meaning free or sincere, with "speaking," the present participle of the verb speak. It originally emphasized open and honest communication. Did you know? The word 'frank' historically implied being free from restraint or concealment, which aligns perfectly with the phrase's meaning.
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"Frankly speaking" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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