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continue frankly

[kənˈtɪn.juː ˈfræŋk.li]
verb phrase
continuar francamente
1. to persist in speaking or acting with honesty and directness
He decided to continue frankly about his concerns despite the tension.
Ele decidiu continuar francamente sobre suas preocupações apesar da tensão.
2. to resume speaking or doing something in an open and candid manner
She will continue frankly with her testimony in court tomorrow.
Ela continuará francamente com seu depoimento em tribunal amanhã.
Synonyms
speak candidlyproceed honestlymaintain franknesspersist openlygo on straightforwardly
Antonyms
dissembleconcealspeak evasivelyhide the truthbe dishonest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continuar francamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
continuar francamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak one's mind
lay it on the line
be upfront
come clean
tell it like it is
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