speaking candidly

In all honesty; being totally truthful. Used to introduce an honest truth that is unpleasant to hear or difficult to accept. A: "What do you think of the plan, Mary?" B: "Speaking candidly, I think there are a number of issues with it that haven't been accounted for." Speaking candidly, this just isn't your strongest work.

speaking (quite) candidly

an expression introducing a frank or forthright statement. "speaking quite candidly, I find your behavior a bit offensive," stated Frank, obviously offended. Mary: Tell me what you really think about this skirt. Sally: speaking candidly, I think you should get your money back.

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释义	speaking candidly speaking candidly In all honesty; being totally truthful. Used to introduce an honest truth that is unpleasant to hear or difficult to accept. A: "What do you think of the plan, Mary?" B: "Speaking candidly, I think there are a number of issues with it that haven't been accounted for." Speaking candidly, this just isn't your strongest work. See also: speaking Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. speaking (quite) candidly an expression introducing a frank or forthright statement. "speaking quite candidly, I find your behavior a bit offensive," stated Frank, obviously offended. Mary: Tell me what you really think about this skirt. Sally: speaking candidly, I think you should get your money back. See also: speaking McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: come to a bad end come to a bad/sticky end be as honest as the day is long (as) honest as the day is long honest as the day is long in vino veritas to be truthful get (something) over with get it over with find (something) out the hard way References in classic literature Life is the greatest treasure, and speaking candidly, ours hangs by a thread." Twenty Years After It led her to speaking candidly about her battle with anxiety. Star Georgia gives fans a love lesson Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Princess's death, the film includes Diana speaking candidly and informally about her upbringing, her courtship with the Prince of Wales, her troubled marriage and her public life. New documentary to broadcast Diana tapes Explaining his reasons for speaking candidly about Diana, William said: "Twenty years on Harry and I felt that it was an appropriate time to open up a bit more about our mother." Diana, Our Mother: How ITV documentary helped Prince William heal; William described the 90-minute programme as a "tribute" to Diana, Princess of Wales Despite only dating for six months, Britney recently said she'd "love" to get married again while speaking candidly about her "amazing" boyfriend. Is Brit set to marry One More Time? Speaking candidly after the recent talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear weapons, Kerry said that the world powers had come extremely close" to making a deal with the Islamic Republic at the weekend . Kerry: Iran, world powers came "extremely close" to striking nuclear deal at Geneva Speaking candidly for the first time about his axing the 44-yearold said: "Looking back on it, am I right for breakfast TV? Adrian axe 'right' I looked like dad of 73 on TV, star admits Elton will be speaking candidly about experiences in his life and the programme also features the memories of friends and colleagues, including lyricist Bernie Taupin and Leon Russell, with whom he worked on his 2010 album The Union. How the Rocket Man began; History The 72-year-old veteran Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker is known for speaking candidly, and was slapped on the wrist in January for suggesting that it was time for Japan to review its policy of banning arms exports. REFILING: PROFILE: Kitazawa, picked again as defense chief, worked behind scenes on base issue Here, Ms Halliwell allows us into her world, speaking candidly about her past from Ginger Spice to her present as a super waif. Verse & Chapter: Books Johnson, chairman emeritus, speaking candidly about the 115-year old company's core values. New SC Johnson & Son ads will spotlight Samuel C. Johnson Mostly he is speaking candidly about his work; a few precious clips show him simply running and--a magnificent moment--in an early performance of his signature work, Revelations. PBS Salutes Black History Month In this documentary, he offers an insight into his life, speaking candidly about his work, his family background and his beloved wife who died in 2011. Satellite smasher But Gatland, speaking candidly about his relationship with the man who later replaced him in the Irish job, says he has no regrets. ED AND BURIED! Gatland: I was warned off O'Sullivan Speaking candidly at the weekend, the divorced duchess, 43, said: "If I find another man, I'll have a baby. I WANT ANOTHER BABY.. EVEN IF I HAVE TO ADOPT; Fergie, 43, admits she would like third child
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