"straight from the shoulder" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 直截了當
• 坦率

Definition

用直接、坦率、明白的方式講話，不掩飾事實，也不試圖太客氣。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於非正式口語，強調直言不諱、敢於說實話，有時可能顯得生硬。常用於稱讚誠實，但有時也可能顯得不太禮貌。常與“speak”或“say”搭配。

Examples

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

他對工作中的問題講得**直截了當**。

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

你想要真誠的建議時，她會**坦率**地告訴你。

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

教練每場比賽前都**坦率**地和隊員交談。

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

我**坦率地**告訴你：你需要更努力。

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

我更喜歡**坦率**的反饋，即使有點刺耳。

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

有時候，真相必須**直截了當**地說，不能掩飾。