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straight talk

Idioms  
  1. Plain, honest speaking, as in We have to have some straight talk with Harry before he goes away to college. [Late 1800s]


Example Sentences

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This executive is preaching straight talk about AI and job losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

After a question about plans should his successor, Kevin Warsh, not be confirmed by then, Powell offered some straight talk, including about the Department of Justice probe of him.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

So, the two arrived at a final compromise: A combination of both that had plenty of romance for Sally and all of Harry’s no-frills straight talk.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

Poilievre told the Montreal Gazette in June that he is a fan of "straight talk".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

Just straight talk from a couple of Harlem’s old guard.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

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