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Phrase(s): straight talk direct and honest talk. • It’s about time for a little straight talk around here. • If they want straight talk and can handle straight talk, give ’em straight talk.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Plain, honest speaking, as in We have to have some straight talk with Harry before he goes away to college. [Late 1800s]
American Heritage Idioms