straight out
/streɪt aʊt/
adverb
- In a direct, honest, and straightforward manner; without hesitation or evasion.
- The teacher said straight-out that the test would be difficult.
- He told me straight-out that he didn't agree with my plan.
- If you ask her straight-out, she will give you an honest answer.
adjective
- Direct and honest, without hiding anything; not trying to be tricky or polite.
- I appreciate your straight-out opinion, even if it's hard to hear.
- The manager's straight-out criticism surprised the team, but it helped them improve.
- She gave a straight-out answer when asked if she liked the movie.
- Complete and total; used to emphasize something is absolute or extreme.
- That story is a straight-out lie from beginning to end.
- His refusal to help was a straight-out act of selfishness.
- The storm caused straight-out chaos in the small town.