Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To speak frankly and directly: "nói sòng" means to express one's thoughts or opinions openly, honestly, and without reservation or beating around the bush.
   • To speak one's mind: It implies communicating the truth or one's genuine feelings in a straightforward manner, without hiding anything.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase: (He always speaks his mind about every issue, never hiding anything.) (During the meeting, she spoke frankly about what she thought.) (I like friends who can speak openly with each other.)

Advanced Usage

• "dám nói sòng": to dare to speak out frankly. (Very few people dare to speak the truth frankly to the boss.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nói thẳng (verb phrase): to speak directly. This is a very close synonym.
• Nói thật (verb phrase): to tell the truth.
• Thẳng thắn (adjective): frank, straightforward. (He is a very frank person.)

Synonyms

• Speak openly: Nói một cách cởi mở.
• Be blunt: Nói thẳng thừng, không vòng vo.
• Tell it like it is: Nói đúng như sự thật.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Nói ra (verb phrase): to speak out, to say something aloud. (She spoke out all of her frustrations.)

Related Idioms

• "Ăn ngay nói thật": (Lit: Eat honestly, speak truthfully). This idiom describes an honest and upright person. (He is the type of person who is honest and straightforward.)

1. Speak up, speak outone's mind