talk straight

Example Sentences

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Investors usually prefer to talk straight to company heads rather than to the government, said the source, who is now a political consultant and asked not to be named.

From Reuters • Apr. 13, 2023

You have to get them to talk straight and it kind of teaches you how to listen.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

In their rap song, Let's talk straight, Uriya Rosenman and Sameh Zakout don't seek to celebrate common grounds, but rather expose hidden prejudices from both sides.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2021

“When listening to the tape, you realize that they talk straight from their hearts. This is not a staged press conference.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2021

And he goes to me, ‘Look, Mar. I want to talk straight with you.’

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson