straight from the shoulder
- straight from the shoulder
сплеча, прямо, без обиняков, начистоту, в открытую
Now you've got it straight from the shoulder and I'm going up to bed. (J. Galsworthy, ‘The Country House’, part II, ch. IX) — Теперь я вам высказал все откровенно и могу идти спать.
In the end I had to speak straight from the shoulder. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Complete Short Stories’, ‘Rain’) — В конце концов мне пришлось говорить прямо.
One of the reporters said, ‘Mr. Mason, I'm going to ask you a question straight from the shoulder!’ (E. S. Gardner, ‘The Case of the Amorous Aunt’, ch. 13) — Один из журналистов сказал: "Мистер Мейсон, я хотел бы задать вам вопрос в лоб".
Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа»..
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straight from the shoulder — (straight) from the shoulder Frank(ly) and forceful(ly) • • • Main Entry: ↑shoulder straight from the shoulder Frankly, without equivocation (also straight from the shoulder adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑straight * * * ˌstraight from the… … Useful english dictionary
straight from the shoulder — {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone s feelings; frankly. * /John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder./ … Dictionary of American idioms
straight from the shoulder — {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone s feelings; frankly. * /John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder./ … Dictionary of American idioms
straight from the shoulder — If someone talks straight from the shoulder, they talk honestly and plainly … The small dictionary of idiomes
(straight) from the shoulder — Frank(ly) and forceful(ly) ● shoulder … Useful english dictionary
straight from the shoulder — ► straight from the shoulder 1) dated (of a blow) swift and well delivered. 2) (of words) frank or direct. Main Entry: ↑straight … English terms dictionary
straight-from-the-shoulder — American straight from the shoulder if you speak straight from the shoulder, you speak directly and honestly. Then he spoke and it was his usual straight from the shoulder performance … New idioms dictionary
straight-from-the-shoulder — adjective characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion blunt talking and straight shooting a blunt New England farmer I gave them my candid opinion forthright criticism a forthright approach to the problem tell me… … Useful english dictionary
straight from the shoulder — 1. adjective Done in a direct manner; blunt. Are yuh going to let the Pilgrim hang around here this summer? he demanded in his straight from the shoulder fashion. 2. adverb In a straightforward manner; directly; bluntly … Wiktionary
straight\ from\ the\ shoulder — adv. phr. informal In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone s feelings; frankly. John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder. The… … Словарь американских идиом
straight from the shoulder — American if you speak straight from the shoulder, you speak directly and honestly. I gave it to him straight from the shoulder. You re talking garbage, I said … New idioms dictionary
