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candid explanation

[ˈkændɪd ɪkˌsplə'neɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: candid explanations
explicação franca
1. A straightforward, honest, and sincere explanation without concealment or pretense
The manager gave a candid explanation of why the project failed.
O gerente deu uma explicação franca sobre por que o projeto falhou.
2. An unfiltered account of events or reasons presented with transparency and openness
She offered a candid explanation of her decision to leave the company.
Ela ofereceu uma explicação franca de sua decisão de sair da empresa.
NYC Slang
straight-up explanation; no BS explanation
Synonyms
honest explanationfrank explanationstraightforward explanationtransparent explanationsincere explanation
Antonyms
vague explanationmisleading explanationevasive explanationdeceptive explanationdishonest explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação franca
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
explicação sincera
Common alternative emphasis
São Paulo
explicação transparente
Business context preference
Portugal
explicação franca
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay it on the line
call a spade a spade
speak your mind
put your cards on the table
tell it like it is
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