talk straight
Example Sentences
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He was too upset to talk straight after Ivan's death but eventually he called us from his courtyard, sitting with his back against his tractor.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023
You have to get them to talk straight and it kind of teaches you how to listen.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022
“When listening to the tape, you realize that they talk straight from their hearts. This is not a staged press conference.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2021
He’s a self-help hero who is not afraid to talk straight, keep it real, and be true to himself.
From The Guardian • Mar. 10, 2016
I mean, me and my dad, we always just talk straight.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
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