开诚布公 meaning in English
speak frankly and sincerely; be frank and above-board; have a frank and straight talk; in all sincerity and frankness; lay all the cards on the table; make a frank statement without reservations; open oneself; open one's heart to sb.; speak candidly and honestly about ...; talk frankly without hedging about; talk it over plainly; wear one's heart on one's sleeve
Examples
- He spoke it out plainly to his company .
他开诚布公地对大家说个明白。 - Haven't i always leveled with you ?
我对你不是一向开诚布公的么？ - I think everything ought to be aboveboard .
我觉得什么事情都应当开诚布公。 - These little affairs should be spoken of openly .
这种小事应该开诚布公地讲出来。 - "we can speak frankly," willie said, grinning .
“我们可以开诚布公地谈谈”，威利咧嘴笑着说。