tell it like it is

/ˌtel ɪt ˌlaɪk ɪt ˈɪz/INFORMAL · B2
中文对应近似对应
直言不讳
字面意思: «照它本来的样子说»

含义

to describe a situation honestly, even the unpleasant parts

如实描述情况,连不中听的也说.

例句

  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?

语法

只有 tell 变化形式:tells、telling、told。it like it is 保持现在时。

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