| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spoke frankly | The Washington Post | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Spoke frankly | LA Times Daily | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Spoke forthrightly | New York Times | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Didn't mince words | New York Times | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Was brutally honest | New York Times | 24 Sep 2016 |
| Was completely honest | New York Times | 09 Jan 2016 |
| Didn't mince words | ||
| Spoke forthrightly | ||
| Was brutally honest | ||
| Was completely honest | ||
| Emotionally presented one's case | ||
| Gave an ultimatum |