Definition
直来直去 is a four-character set phrase with two distinct senses. The literal meaning is 'to go straight there and back without delay' — used for direct routes or quick round trips. The far more common figurative meaning is 'frank and blunt in speech or manner', describing someone who says exactly what they think without beating around the bush. As a verb phrase, it often functions as a predicate or complement.
v.p.
frank and outspokenblunt (in speech or manner)to go and return directly without delay
Examples
- 直来直去，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì zhí lái zhí qù, cóng bù guǎiwānmòjiǎo.He always speaks bluntly, never beating around the bush.
- 直来直去，。Zhè tiáo lù zhí lái zhí qù, kāichē zhǐ yào shí fēnzhōng.This road goes straight there and back; driving only takes ten minutes.
- 直来直去。Wǒ xǐhuan tā zhí lái zhí qù de xìnggé.I like his straightforward personality.
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