Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. Synonyms:blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank."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"
"Straight-from-the-shoulder" Quotes from Famous Books
... other documents. Besides the copies of the letter I wrote to the Ambassador the only thing I got on my case was this letter, written by Mr. Whitlock to Baron von de Lancken, the official German representative in charge of the dealings with the American Embassy. It has the well-known Whitlock straight-from-the-shoulder point ... — In the Claws of the German Eagle • Albert Rhys Williams Read full book for free!
Words linked to "Straight-from-the-shoulder" : direct
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