Straight from the shoulder

adverb

To say something directly or honestly.

He spoke straight from the shoulder about the challenges the company is facing.

Often appears as...

speak straight from the shoulder
talk straight from the shoulder

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

To say something directly or honestly.

He spoke straight from the shoulder about the challenges the company is facing.

Often appears as...

speak straight from the shoulder
talk straight from the shoulder

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Honesty Emphasized

Emphasizes truthful and straightforward communication without sugarcoating or evasion.

When asked about his opinion, he was straight from the shoulder and didn't hold back.

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Clear Intent

Signals that the speaker's intention is to be open and transparent, leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding.

I'll be straight from the shoulder with you—your performance has been disappointing.

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Conversational Tone

Often used in informal dialogue, especially where personal views or hard truths are expressed.

Sarah wasn't shy; she told her friend straight from the shoulder that the dress wasn't flattering.

Pro Tip 1/3

Honesty Emphasized

Emphasizes truthful and straightforward communication without sugarcoating or evasion.

When asked about his opinion, he was straight from the shoulder and didn't hold back.

Pro Tip 2/3

Clear Intent

Signals that the speaker's intention is to be open and transparent, leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding.

I'll be straight from the shoulder with you—your performance has been disappointing.

Pro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Often used in informal dialogue, especially where personal views or hard truths are expressed.

Sarah wasn't shy; she told her friend straight from the shoulder that the dress wasn't flattering.

Pro Tip 1/3

Honesty Emphasized

Emphasizes truthful and straightforward communication without sugarcoating or evasion.

When asked about his opinion, he was straight from the shoulder and didn't hold back.

Pro Tip 2/3

Clear Intent

Signals that the speaker's intention is to be open and transparent, leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding.

I'll be straight from the shoulder with you—your performance has been disappointing.

Pro Tip 3/3

Conversational Tone

Often used in informal dialogue, especially where personal views or hard truths are expressed.

Sarah wasn't shy; she told her friend straight from the shoulder that the dress wasn't flattering.

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