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直截了当 (zhí jiē liǎo dàng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Straightforward and direct in speech or action.

Definition (中文解释)

形容说话做事爽快、干脆。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·李汝珍《镜花缘》第六十五回紫芝妹妹嘴虽利害,好在心口如一,直截了当,倒是一个极爽快的。”

Example (造句示例)

Instead of hinting, she was direct and told him straight out.