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

Investors usually prefer to talk straight to company heads rather than to the government, said the source, who is now a political consultant and asked not to be named.

From Reuters • Apr. 13, 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

“Yes, I think so. That is, if you’ll talk straight to me. I don’t think I can take Bishop Colenso now.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee