Definition
To speak very directly and honestly, often without considering the potential consequences.
直言不讳
She often shoots from the hip during meetings, which sometimes offends people.
她经常在会议中直言不讳,有时会冒犯到别人。
He is known for shooting from the hip, so you know he'll say what he really thinks.
他以直言不讳闻名,所以你知道他会说出真实想法。
Even though he sometimes speaks without thinking, I appreciate his tendency to shoot from the hip.
尽管他有时说话不经思考,但我欣赏他直言不讳的倾向。