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单词 straight from the shoulder
释义

straight from the shoulder

1 dated (Of a blow) swift and well delivered.My father had taught me to punch straight from the shoulder and had said, ‘Never hit anyone. But if you have to, hit them so hard they don't hit you back!’
2(Of words) frank or direct: sometimes he spoke straight from the shoulder and sometimes in puzzles...
  • Sparked by straight from the shoulder comments from sitting MP Ann Cryer, there's a real hope that meaningful discussions can take place about the future direction of Keighley.
  • If they had complaints, he wanted to hear them straight from the shoulder.
  • My mail indicates that this country needs people who are willing to sit down and give straight from the shoulder advice.

Synonyms

frankly, candidly, honestly, directly, forthrightly, bluntly, plainly, roundly, explicitly, outspokenly, unequivocally, unambiguously, with no holds barred, without beating about the bush, without mincing words, man to man, woman to woman
informal pulling no punches
See parent entry: straight
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