直言不讳 meaning in English
call a spade a spade; be outspoken in one's remarks; blurt out; bring up directly a matter (which polite society would rather avoid talking about); do not mince matters [one's words]; give sb. a bit [piece] of one's mind; mince no word; make no secret of...; say out; speak bluntly; speak one's mind; speak without reservation [fear]; speak (out frankly) without reserve; talk straight
Examples
- He always speaks out about everything .
他总是对每件事情都直言不讳。 - I'm candid about that in public .
关于这一点,我在公众面前是直言不讳的。 - He was afraid of her and presently told her .
他怕她,而且直言不讳地告诉了她。 - I am sure mr. li always " calls a spade a spade . "
我相信李先生总是直言不讳的。 - He began to state his own opinions .
他开始直言不讳了。