Definition
to express something in a very direct and straightforward manner, often to avoid being too delicate or polite.
坦率直言地说，不加修饰地讲。
Not to put too fine a point on it, this report is not up to standard.
坦率地说，这份报告并未达到标准。
She has not met our expectations, not to put too fine a point on it.
坦率地说，她并未达到我们的期望。
Not to put too fine a point on it, this plan is simply not going to work.
坦率地说，这个计划根本行不通。