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straightforward help

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda direta
1. assistance that is clear, honest, and without complications or hidden meanings
The teacher provided straightforward help with the math problem.
A professora forneceu ajuda direta com o problema de matemática.
2. support given in a simple and uncomplicated manner without unnecessary steps
I appreciated the straightforward help from the customer service team.
Apreciei a ajuda direta da equipe de atendimento ao cliente.
NYC Slang
no-BS help
Synonyms
direct assistancesimple helpplain supportclear guidancehonest assistance
Antonyms
complicated helpindirect assistanceconvoluted supportobscure guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda direta
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda sem rodeios
emphasizes lack of unnecessary complications
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda na boa
more colloquial variant
Portugal
ajuda clara
Portuguese European preference for 'clara' over 'direta'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut to the chase
lay it on the line
put it straight
give it to someone straight
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