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straightforward recommendation

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: straightforward recommendations / recomendações diretas
recomendação direta
1. A clear, honest, and uncomplicated suggestion or piece of advice given without ambiguity or hidden agendas
The doctor gave us a straightforward recommendation to exercise daily and eat healthier.
O médico nos deu uma recomendação direta de fazer exercício diariamente e comer mais saudável.
2. A recommendation that is easy to understand and implement, without complications or conditions
Her straightforward recommendation was to invest in index funds for long-term growth.
Sua recomendação direta foi investir em fundos de índice para crescimento a longo prazo.
NYC Slang
straight-up recommendation
Synonyms
direct recommendationclear recommendationplain recommendationhonest recommendationrecomendação clararecomendação honestasugestão direta
Antonyms
ambiguous recommendationcomplicated recommendationvague recommendationrecomendação ambíguarecomendação vaga

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recomendação direta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
recomendação clara e objetiva
Often emphasizing objectivity in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
recomendação na lata
Colloquial variation meaning straightforward/direct
Portugal
recomendação clara e directa
Preferred spelling with 'directa' instead of 'direta'

Related Idioms & Phrases

no beating around the bush
cut to the chase
tell it like it is
sem rodeios
ir direto ao ponto
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