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