The action of expressing oneself using polite, decorous, or morally commendable language. Frequently in proverbial contrast with do-well (see do-well…

transitive with it. To speak or act truly and honestly; to behave in accordance with the truth. Chiefly in to truth it in love. Cf. truthify, v. 1…

U.S. slang. Of things: To be unmistakably significant. Also in phrase now you're shouting = ‘now you are speaking to the purpose’.

colloquial. to come (also get) down to tin tacks = to come (also get) down to brass tacks (or nails) at brass, n. phrases 2. (Found only in the work…

To be honest or truthful; to tell the truth, speak frankly, behave honestly or deal straightforwardly (with). slang (originally U.S.).