put (something) plainly

put (something) plainly

To state, explain, or express something clearly and directly. To put it plainly, you've simply not been performing to the standard of quality we expect. Please put your opinion plainly and quit beating around the bush!
See also: plainly, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put something plainly

to state something firmly and explicitly. To put it plainly, I want you out of this house immediately. Thank you. I think you've put your feelings quite plainly.
See also: plainly, put
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • put plainly
  • plainly
  • to say the least
  • in evidence
  • when you get right down to it
  • when it comes right down to it
  • purely and simply
  • see with half an eye
  • take something as read
  • take something/it as read