straight from the shoulder

idiomPart ofshoulder

straight from the shoulder — idiom

1. in a very direct, honest, and frank manner, even if what is said is critical or

1.idiom
Definition

in a very direct, honest, and frank manner, even if what is said is critical or unpleasant.

Example

The manager told him straight from the shoulder that his work was not good enough.

I appreciate it when a friend speaks straight from the shoulder instead of hiding the truth.