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direct advice

[dɪˈrɛkt ədˈvaɪs]
noun phrase
conselho direto
1. Clear, straightforward guidance or recommendation given openly and without ambiguity or indirectness
The coach gave the team direct advice on how to improve their defensive strategy.
O treinador deu ao time um conselho direto sobre como melhorar sua estratégia defensiva.
2. Honest feedback or instruction communicated explicitly rather than hinted at or implied
She appreciated receiving direct advice instead of vague suggestions.
Ela apreciou receber conselho direto em vez de sugestões vagas.
NYC Slang
straight talk
Synonyms
straightforward adviceplain adviceexplicit guidancefrank counselblunt advice
Antonyms
indirect adviceveiled suggestionsubtle hintimplied guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho direto
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conselho direto
Standard business and professional context
Portugal
conselho direto
Also 'parecer franco' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it like you see it
tell it straight
give someone a piece of your mind
lay it on the line
speak one's mind
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