straight from the shoulder

成語所屬單字shoulder

straight from the shoulder — 慣用語

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

1.慣用語
釋義

直言不諱;開門見山

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

例句

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.