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be direct

[/bi dɪˈrɛkt/]
verb phrase
ser direto
1. to communicate in a straightforward, honest, and unambiguous manner without evasion or unclear language
I appreciate it when people be direct with me about their concerns.
Aprecio quando as pessoas são diretas comigo sobre suas preocupações.
2. to address someone or something in a frank and clear way, without beating around the bush
Can you just be direct and tell me what you really think?
Você pode ser direto e me dizer o que realmente pensa?
NYC Slang
keep it real, no cap
Synonyms
be straightforwardbe frankbe candidbe bluntspeak plainlycall a spade a spade
Antonyms
be indirectbeat around the bushbe evasivebe ambiguousdance around the subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser direto
commonly used in everyday conversation
Rio de Janeiro
ser franco
alternative more colloquial usage
São Paulo
ser direto
preferred in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ser direto
standard usage, sometimes 'ser franco' as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it like it is
cut to the chase
lay it on the line
shoot straight
pull no punches
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