straight-from-the-shoulder Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
frank; outspoken; point-blank; candid; plainspoken; blunt; free-spoken; forthright.
- blunt talking and straight shooting
- a blunt New England farmer
- I gave them my candid opinion
- forthright criticism
- a forthright approach to the problem
- tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
- it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
- plainspoken and to the point
- a point-blank accusation
