Definition
To express oneself in a direct and honest manner, without attempting to be tactful or kind, especially when conveying criticism or disapproval.
直言不諱
At the shareholder meeting, the CEO didn't pull any punches about the company's recent losses.
在股東會議上,CEO對公司最近的虧損毫不避諱。
The coach didn't pull any punches in his post-game review, pointing out where the players needed to improve.
教練在賽後檢討中毫不客氣地指出球員需要改進的地方。
I appreciate her way of not pulling any punches, even though it can sometimes sound harsh.
我欣賞她直言不諱的方式,雖然有時候聽起來很刺耳。