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实话实说
shí huà shí shuō
Meaning
- to tell the truth
Definition
实话实说，指如实说出实际情况，不隐瞒、不虚假。
To speak the truth; to call a spade a spade; to be honest and straightforward.
Usage
常用于强调说话要诚实、直接，不拐弯抹角，多用于日常对话或劝诫他人。
Often used to emphasize honesty and directness in speech, without beating around the bush; commonly used in everyday conversation or to advise others.
Examples
- 1 实话实说，我觉得你的方案还有改进空间。 (To be honest, I think your plan still has room for improvement.)
- 2 咱们都是老朋友了，有什么意见就实话实说吧。 (We are old friends, so just speak your mind honestly.)
- 3 面试时，他实话实说地介绍了自己的优缺点。 (During the interview, he honestly introduced his strengths and weaknesses.)
- 4 实话实说，这道菜的味道一般般。 (To be honest, the taste of this dish is just so-so.)
- 5 老师鼓励我们在课堂上实话实说，大胆提问。 (The teacher encouraged us to speak honestly in class and ask questions boldly.)
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