give it to somebody straightinformal to tell someone something in a clear direct way 直接告诉某人 There’s no point in beating about the bush, so I’ll give it to you straight. 没有必要拐弯抹角,我就有话直说吧。
give it to somebody straight• He gives it to you straight.• Listen, Dan, let me give it to you straight, as I see it.
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