straight talk

straight talk

Frank, direct, and honest talk or discussion. You need to surround yourself with people who are willing to give you straight talk about the direction of your business. I think we need to sit down and have a bit of straight talk about your behavior lately.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

straight talk

direct and honest talk. It's about time for a little straight talk around here. If they want straight talk and can handle straight talk, give 'em straight talk.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

straight talk

Plain, honest speaking, as in We have to have some straight talk with Harry before he goes away to college. [Late 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

straight talk

n. direct and honest talk. If they want straight talk and can handle straight talk, give ’em straight talk.
See also: straight, talk
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • talk to
  • talk to (one)
  • talk at cross purposes
  • What's on your mind?
  • talk about
  • Talk about (something)!
  • talk about...
  • talk ear off
  • talk someone’s ear off
  • talk (one's) ear(s) off
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There is a lot of straight talk here too about the qualifications needed for board duty.
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The resources to start Tree Talk were pulled from Watson's nonprofit, the Straight Talk Foundation.