Tell one to your face Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To say something to someone honestly and directly, without hiding or talking behind their back.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This phrase is informal and often used to emphasize honesty or courage in communication. Commonly used with negative or hard truths ('I'll tell you to your face'), but can also be neutral or positive. Do not confuse with 'face-to-face', which means in person without implying honesty.
جمل نموذجية
I'll tell one to your face if you ask me the truth.
basic
She doesn't gossip; she'd rather tell one to your face.
basic
Sometimes it's hard to tell one to your face, but it's better than lying.
basic
If I have a problem with you, I’ll tell one to your face instead of texting behind your back.
natural
He’s the kind of boss who will tell one to your face if he thinks you messed up.
natural
Don’t worry, I always tell one to your face—I don’t believe in sugarcoating things.
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