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词汇 straight-talking
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Definition of straight-talking in English:

straight-talking

adjective
  • Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing; frank.

    a straight-talking man of principle
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The straight-talking Texan has a way of making sense out of confusing emotional stuff.
    • Sally is no-nonsense, straight-talking - in her own words, 'rock hard'.
    • She is well-known in the model agency world for being fair and straight-talking.
    • November was a rollercoaster month for the straight-talking businessman.
    • Damien says it was only his straight-talking instructor, Chris Conway, who kept him cool.
    • His brusqueness is said to have worked well with the unionists who bill themselves as straight-talking Northerners.
    • Kelly's straight-talking style has already sparked conflict.
    • He carries a lot of respect in his field, not least from being a true Northern straight-talking lad.
    • The straight-talking MP's visit to Keighley started with a brisk 15-minute walk around the town.
    • She's a pretty straight-talking lady, by the sounds of it.
    Synonyms
    uncompromising, blunt, forthright, frank, honest, direct, tough

Definition of straight-talking in US English:

straight-talking

adjective
  • Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing; frank.

    a straight-talking man of principle
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Kelly's straight-talking style has already sparked conflict.
    • The straight-talking MP's visit to Keighley started with a brisk 15-minute walk around the town.
    • Sally is no-nonsense, straight-talking - in her own words, 'rock hard'.
    • November was a rollercoaster month for the straight-talking businessman.
    • She's a pretty straight-talking lady, by the sounds of it.
    • His brusqueness is said to have worked well with the unionists who bill themselves as straight-talking Northerners.
    • Damien says it was only his straight-talking instructor, Chris Conway, who kept him cool.
    • She is well-known in the model agency world for being fair and straight-talking.
    • The straight-talking Texan has a way of making sense out of confusing emotional stuff.
    • He carries a lot of respect in his field, not least from being a true Northern straight-talking lad.
    Synonyms
    uncompromising, blunt, forthright, frank, honest, direct, tough
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