"say to your face" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 当面说

Definition

直接、坦率地当面对某人说某事，尤其是在事情难以启齿或令人不快时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于直接表达批评或不满，区别于"背后说"。有时显得坦率，有时有对抗意味。常用：'我会当面告诉你。' 不一定要面对面，只要直接表达即可。

Examples

If you have a problem, say it to my face.

如果你有问题，**当面跟我说**。

She was brave enough to say to his face that she didn't agree.

她勇敢地**当面告诉他**她不同意。

I prefer honest people who say things to your face.

我更喜欢**当面说话**诚实的人。

Unlike some people, I'll say it to your face, not behind your back.

不像有些人，我**会当面说**，不会背后议论。

You may not like what I’m about to say to your face, but it needs to be said.

你可能不喜欢我**当面要说的话**，但必须说出来。

Nobody had the guts to say that to her face except Mark.

除了马克，没人敢**当面跟她说那句话**。