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.