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straight-from-the-shoulder

Speech parts

1. straight-from-the-shoulder - Adjective

2. straight-from-the-shoulder - Adverb

3. straight-from-the-shoulder - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

straight from the shoulder

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Examples

blunt talking and straight shooting Source: Internet

a blunt New England farmer Source: Internet

I gave them my candid opinion Source: Internet

forthright criticism Source: Internet

a forthright approach to the problem Source: Internet

tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank Source: Internet

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