straight-from-the-shoulder
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The manager gave a straight-from-the-shoulder assessment of the project's progress.
Definition
Adjective: - Characterized by direct, honest, and frank communication, without any attempt to be subtle, evasive, or diplomatic. It implies speaking plainly and honestly, even if the truth is blunt or unwelcome.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a manner of speaking, writing, or giving an opinion that is uncompromisingly direct and honest. It often carries a connotation of sincerity and a no-nonsense approach, though it can sometimes be perceived as brusque.
Examples
- His feedback was always straight-from-the-shoulder; he never sugarcoated the truth.
- We appreciated her straight-from-the-shoulder assessment of the project's flaws.
- The manager's straight-from-the-shoulder talk about company performance reassured the team.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can function as an adverbial phrase meaning "in a direct and frank manner."
- He told her straight-from-the-shoulder that her idea wouldn't work.
Variants and Related Words
- Straight shooter (noun): A person who is habitually frank and honest.
- You can trust her; she's a real straight shooter.
- Straight talk (noun): Communication that is direct and honest.
- The country needs some straight talk about this issue.
Synonyms
- Blunt
- Forthright
- Candid
- Frank
- Outspoken
- Plainspoken
- Direct
Related Idioms
- Pull no punches: To speak very frankly and directly, especially when criticizing.
- In the meeting, she pulled no punches about the failed strategy.
- Call a spade a spade: To speak plainly and truthfully about something, even if it is unpleasant.
- He's not rude, he just calls a spade a spade.
The manager gave a straight-from-the-shoulder assessment of the project's progress.
Adjective
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
- 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