tell it like it is

뜻

to describe a situation honestly, even the unpleasant parts

불편한 부분까지 상황을 있는 그대로 말하다.

예문

1. 1I like our new coach because she tells it like it is, even when it hurts.
2. 2Gran always tells it like it is, so don't ask her opinion unless you want the truth.
3. 3My doctor tells it like it is: if I don't exercise, my back will get worse.
4. 4We need someone who will tell it like it is, not a manager who hides bad news.
5. 5Can you just tell it like it is? Did we win the contract or not?

문법

tell만 형태가 바뀐다: tells, telling, told. it like it is는 현재형 그대로 쓴다.