| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Just being honest …" | New York Times | 04 Jul 2025 |
| "Gotta be honest with you . . ." | ||
| "You're getting the truth whether you like it or not" | USA Today | 16 Jun 2024 |
| 'Gotta tell you ?' | New York Times | 16 May 2023 |
| 'Gotta tell you ...' | New York Times | 16 May 2023 |
| “Let me be blunt...” | Wall Street Journal | 24 Jan 2022 |
| "This is the truth" | LA Times Daily | 12 Dec 2021 |
| 'Gotta be honest ...' | The Washington Post Sunday | 31 May 2020 |
| Statement preceding a blunt truth | ||
| Honest profession? | ||
| Intro to an unvarnished opinion |