straight-from-the-shoulder

American  

[streyt-fruhm-thuh-shohl-der] / ˈstreɪt frəm ðəˈʃoʊl dər /

adjective

1. direct, honest, and forceful in expression; outspoken.

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straight from the shoulder Idioms  

1. In a direct, forthright manner, as in I'll tell you, straight from the shoulder, that you'll have to do better or they'll fire you. This expression comes from boxing, where it describes a blow delivered with full force. Its figurative use dates from the late 1800s.

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Example Sentences

Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit—on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a book to write about Hiddink’s personality, his instincts, his straight-from-the-shoulder way of conducting business.

From New York Times

He is especially aided in his courtship if "she" happens to be a quick-spoken Thoracic, a straight-from-the-shoulder Muscular, or one of those determined Osseous girls.

From Project Gutenberg

I don't know that I can offer you a real row, my idea was to hand you a few straight-from-the-shoulder remarks and then a couple of ultimatums.

From Project Gutenberg

The message was a straight-from-the-shoulder presentation of the life of Jesus Christ and the claims of God upon the lives of all men.

From Project Gutenberg