Communication
say it straight
speak honestly and directly
To say it straight means to express your opinion honestly and directly, without making excuses or avoiding the point.
Hear it in real life
Do you actually like my idea?
I'll say it straight: it needs more work.
I respect people who say it straight, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I will say ‸ straight to you: your plan needs work.
Say: I will say it straight to you: your plan needs work.
Keep “it” in the expression “say it straight.”
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
say it straight; said it straight
Your turn: say it out loud
I respect people who say it straight, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
say it straight
speak honestly and directly
“I respect people who say it straight, even when the truth is uncomfortable.”
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