| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "To be completely frank ..." | Universal | 17 Oct 2026 |
| "If you want me to be honest ..." | New York Times | 17 Nov 2025 |
| I have to admit, the first person is bound to mention it | ||
| "Let me tell you ..." | Eugene Sheffer | 13 May 2020 |
| Lead-in to a strongly held opinion | ||
| "Gotta tell ya ..." |