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straight-from-the-shoulder
straight-from-the-shoulder - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
straight-from-the-shoulder
Definition
(adj) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms
:
blunt
,
candid
,
forthright
,
frank
,
free-spoken
,
outspoken
,
plainspoken
,
point-blank
Example Sentence
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
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text: straight straight straight could have
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