"straight from the shoulder" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 直截了当
• 坦率

Definition

用直接、坦率、明了的方式讲话，不掩饰事实，也不试图太客气。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式口语，强调直言不讳、敢于说实话，有时可能显得生硬。常用于赞扬诚实，也可能让人觉得有些无礼。与“speak”或“say”连用较多。

Examples

He spoke straight from the shoulder about the problems at work.

他对工作中的问题讲得**直截了当**。

When you want honest advice, she gives it straight from the shoulder.

你想要真诚的建议时，她会**坦率**地告诉你。

The coach talks to his team straight from the shoulder before every game.

教练每场比赛前都**坦率**地和队员交谈。

Let me tell you straight from the shoulder—you need to work harder.

我**坦率地**告诉你：你需要更努力。

I prefer feedback straight from the shoulder, even if it hurts a little.

我更喜欢**坦率**的反馈，即使有点刺耳。

Sometimes the truth needs to be said straight from the shoulder—no sugarcoating.

有时候，真相必须**直截了当**地说，不能掩饰。