Straight talk Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈtɔk
STRAYT-tawk
stɹˈeɪt/ /tˈɔːk
str-AYT-tawk
Definition
Speaking in a clear, honest, and direct way, without trying to hide the truth or make things sound better than they are.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes used proudly. Implies honesty and directness, which can be appreciated or may seem rude if not careful. Often collocates with 'give me some straight talk', 'appreciate your straight talk'. Not the same as being rude.
Spanish: hablar claro - hablar sin rodeosPortuguese (BR): falar direto - falar sem rodeiosPortuguese (PT): falar diretamente - falar sem rodeiosChinese (Simplified): 直話 - 坦率的言語Chinese (Traditional): 直話 - 坦率的言談Hindi: सीधी बातArabic: حديث صريحBengali: সরাসরি কথা - স্পষ্ট কথাRussian: прямой разговор - откровенный разговорJapanese: 率直な話 - ストレートな話Vietnamese: nói thẳng - nói trực tiếpKorean: 직설적인 말 - 솔직한 말Turkish: doğrudan konuşma - açık sözlülükUrdu: سیدھی بات - صاف گوئیIndonesian: bicara langsung - bicara terus terang
Example Sentences
I want some straight talk about my chances.
basic
Her straight talk made it easy to understand the problem.
basic
Sometimes straight talk is what people need.
basic
Thanks for the straight talk—I’d rather know the truth.
natural
Let’s cut the small talk and get to some straight talk.
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If you want results, you need some straight talk around here.
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