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How to Pronounce "straight from the shoulder"

expression

STRAYT-frum-THUH-SHOHL-der
str-AYT-from-THUH-SHOHLD-uh

Definition

To speak in a direct, honest, and clear way, without hiding the truth or trying to be polite.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝ

British English

stɹˈeɪt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈəʊldɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

STRAYT-frum-THUH-SHOHL-der

UK

str-AYT-from-THUH-SHOHLD-uh

Listen in Context

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

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

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

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