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being straightforward

[/ˈbiːɪŋ ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/]
gerund/noun phrase
ser direto/sincero
1. The act or quality of being honest, direct, and candid in communication without evasion or deception
Being straightforward about your intentions is important in business negotiations.
Ser direto sobre suas intenções é importante nas negociações comerciais.
2. Communicating in a clear, simple, and uncomplicated manner
I appreciate him being straightforward with me about the problems.
Aprecio ele ser franco comigo sobre os problemas.
NYC Slang
keeping it real/keeping it 100
Synonyms
being directbeing honestbeing candidbeing frankbeing transparent
Antonyms
being evasivebeing deceptivebeing dishonestbeing vaguebeing roundabout

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser direto/ser franco/ser sincero
Common usage in everyday speech and business contexts
São Paulo
ser direto/ir direto ao ponto
Emphasis on directness and efficiency
Rio de Janeiro
ser franco/não enrolar
Popular colloquial expression meaning 'not to complicate matters'
Portugal
ser direto/ser franco/ser honesto
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a spade a spade
shoot straight
cut to the chase
ir direto ao ponto
não enrolar
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