Frankly meaning in English

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Definition

frankly, to be frank: honestly, sincerely, in truth, openly, candidly, plainly adverb
I must speak frankly. I hate your music.

UK: Frank presented his arguments frankly and objectively.
US: Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!

Examples

  • "Quite frankly, I am disgusted by this borderline pornography."
  • "I don't know what you've done, frankly I don't care."
  • "My dog has taken ill, and frankly I'd like to be with him right now."
  • "The possibility of a Brexit - an exit for Britain from the European Union - is very real, and frankly I'm scared."
  • "Icarus : Frankly sir, this bank makes me feel a little uncomfortable."
  • "For the first time in a long while, I feel uninspired and quite frankly, I'm tired."
  • "I've already spent more than a week in your building, and frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery."
  • "The fog greatly obscured visibility and quite frankly, it's a miracle we arrived safely."
  • "Frankly I don't think we should give these people our business any longer."
  • "I don't eat any animal products, and frankly I think you're a monster for doing so."
  • "To be frank, I don't think Delavigne Corporation makes a very good musical comedy."
  • "Frankly, I couldn't care less about your marble floors and your bathroom attendants."
  • "Listen, I don't know how you found out about the proposal, and frankly I don't care to know, but you do make some interesting points in your memo and I'd like to discuss the issue further with you."
  • "To be frank, I don't think the Delavigne Corporation makes a very good musical comedy."
  • "Bruno : Frankly Brian, I'll invest in anything."
  • "Mr. Quincy is, frankly, the most organized human being that I have ever encountered."
  • "Philip : Quite frankly, Mr. Warbuckle this is the opportunity of a lifetime."
  • "Quite frankly Jean, if I told you about my political views, I'm afraid I would have to kill you."
Exercise 1
Frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery.

This means: I'm ready .
Frankly I'm ready for a change of scenery.

This means: Honestly 1 I'm ready to leave the office for a bit 2.
1 Honestly: The term "frankly" is synonymous with "honestly" or "truthfully". Example: Frankly, I think the only solution is to fire the whole department. The term "frankly" is used to add emphasis to a statement.
1 Obviously: The term "obviously" expresses that something is easily recognizable or evident. Example: Obviously, he can't play basketball because his leg is broken. "Obviously" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
1 By the way: The expression "by the way" expresses that someone wants to provide additional or extra information. Example: By the way, have you heard that Kim is pregnant with Bill's child? "By the way" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
1 Surprisingly: The term "surprisingly" expresses that something is surprising or unexpected. Example: Surprisingly, my manager wasn't upset that I set off the fire alarm. "Surprisingly" does not share a similar meaning with "frankly".
2 to leave the office for a bit: To be "ready for a change of scenery" expresses that someone is ready for a change in their environment or surroundings. Example: After a week in the office basement organizing files I was ready for a change of scenery.
2 to change the office decoration: Changing the office decoration is changing the decor of the office: furniture, lights, wall color, etc. Miss Stake wants to get out of the office, not change the decoration inside the office.
2 to get this over with: The expression "to get something over with" expresses that someone wants to finish something quickly. Example: I hate the dentist. I just want to get my appointments over with as soon as possible. Miss Stake's expression "I'm ready for a change of scenery" indicates that she wants to get out of the office, not finish the review with Susie quickly.
2 for a vacation: Someone ready "for a vacation" is ready for a holiday, or ready to stop working for awhile. Example: After three years of work, we were ready for a vacation. Miss Stake's expression "I'm ready for change of scenery" indicates that she wants to get out of the office, not take a vacation.
Exercise 2
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Politics is always a . Quite Jean, if I told you about my political , I'm afraid I would have to kill you.
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Politics is always a sticky subject . Quite frankly Jean, if I told you about my political views , I'm afraid I would have to kill you.

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