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单词 lay (or put) it on the line
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lay (or put) it on the line

Speak frankly: I’m going to have to lay it on the line, tell them what really has been happening...
  • I love guys that lay it on the line and say what they have to say and don't mince words.
  • If the cancer had been discovered when I was married and had kids, then the surgeon would have laid it on the line, giving me time to make the sort of arrangements one would have to make in those circumstances.
  • However, rather than giving some lame excuse for his non-participation, he's decided to lay it on the line.

Synonyms

speak frankly, be direct, speak honestly, pull no punches, be blunt, not mince one's words, call a spade a spade
informal give it to someone straight, tell it like it is
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