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reply directly

[/rɪˈplaɪ dəˈrɛktli/]
verb phrase
responder diretamente
1. To answer or respond to someone immediately and without intermediaries or delay
Please reply directly to my email if you have any questions.
Por favor, responda diretamente ao meu e-mail se tiver dúvidas.
2. To give a straightforward answer without deflection or evasion
I asked him to reply directly about his intentions.
Pedi a ele para responder diretamente sobre suas intenções.
NYC Slang
keep it real and answer straight up
Synonyms
answer directlyrespond immediatelyreply promptlygive a direct answerrespond straightforwardly
Antonyms
reply indirectlyevade the questiondeflectdelay responsegive an indirect answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder diretamente
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
responder na hora
Alternative colloquial form meaning to reply right away
Portugal
responder directamente
Standard Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 't'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your cards on the table
shoot straight from the hip
give it to me straight
no beating around the bush
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