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straightforward suggestion

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd səˈdʒɛstʃən/]
noun phrasepl: straightforward suggestions
sugestão direta
1. A clear, honest, and uncomplicated recommendation or proposal presented without ambiguity or hidden motives
The consultant offered a straightforward suggestion to improve the company's efficiency.
O consultor ofereceu uma sugestão direta para melhorar a eficiência da empresa.
2. A simple and direct piece of advice given in plain language
Her straightforward suggestion was to just ask for what we needed.
Sua sugestão direta foi simplesmente pedir o que precisávamos.
NYC Slang
straight-up suggestion
Synonyms
direct suggestionplain recommendationsimple advicehonest proposalclear-cut suggestion
Antonyms
vague suggestionindirect proposalambiguous recommendationconvoluted adviceroundabout suggestion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sugestão direta
Most commonly used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sugestão na lata
Informal colloquial usage meaning direct/plain suggestion
São Paulo
sugestão clara e objetiva
More formal business context
Portugal
sugestão simples e direta
Common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

no beating around the bush
call a spade a spade
put your cards on the table
tell it like it is
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