گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'straight from the shoulder'

1 general:: 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.

2 general:: Phrase(s): straight from the shoulder Fig. very direct, without attenuation or embellishment. • Okay, I’ll give it to you straight from the shoulder. • Right straight from the shoulder: clean out your desk; you’re through.