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openhanded people

[/ˈoʊpənˌhændɪd ˈpipəl/]
noun phrasepl: openhanded people
pessoas generosas
1. People who are generous, liberal, and freely give money, help, or resources without being stingy or calculating
The openhanded people in our community donated generously to the charity fundraiser.
As pessoas generosas da nossa comunidade doaram generosamente para a arrecadação de caridade.
2. Individuals who are candid, frank, and straightforward in their dealings and communications
Openhanded people tend to be honest about their intentions and feelings.
Pessoas generosas tendem a ser honestas sobre suas intenções e sentimentos.
NYC Slang
straight shooters; real ones
Synonyms
generous peoplecharitable peoplemagnanimous peoplebig-hearted peopleliberal people
Antonyms
stingy peoplemiserly peopletight-fisted peopleselfish peopleclosefisted people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas generosas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas de mão aberta
More literal translation sometimes used colloquially
São Paulo
pessoas generosas
Standard formal usage
Portugal
pessoas de mão aberta / pessoas generosas
Both forms used; literal translation more common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

openhanded with money
give with an open hand
have an open hand
open-handed generosity
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