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straightforward advice

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd ədˈvaɪs/]
noun phrasepl: straightforward advice (uncountable) or multiple instances of straightforward advice
conselho direto
1. clear, honest, and easy to understand guidance or recommendation without complication or deception
The mentor gave straightforward advice about career development.
O mentor deu conselhos diretos sobre desenvolvimento de carreira.
2. practical and candid counsel that addresses a matter plainly without ambiguity
She appreciated the straightforward advice from her therapist.
Ela apreciou o conselho direto de sua terapeuta.
NYC Slang
straight-up advice / no-BS advice
Synonyms
plain advicedirect guidancecandid counselhonest recommendationfrank adviceclear guidance
Antonyms
evasive adviceconfusing guidanceambiguous counselindirect advicemisleading guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho direto
most common usage
São Paulo
conselho sem rodeios
emphasizes lack of complications
Rio de Janeiro
conselho na lata
informal, colloquial variant
Portugal
conselho claro e direto
more formal and explicit phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a spade a spade
straight from the horse's mouth
tell it like it is
no sugar-coating
lay it on the line
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