To speak frankly and directly without any hesitation, fear, or concealment; to call a spade a spade.
在团队会议上，她总是直言不讳地指出项目中的潜在问题，帮助大家及时改进。
In team meetings, she always speaks frankly about potential issues in the project, helping everyone make timely improvements.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
In 383 AD, the Eastern Jin army decisively defeated the Former Qin army in the Battle of Feishui.
Emperor Xiaowu appointed Liu Bo to guard the northern frontier.
Liu Bo was gravely ill and expected to die soon, feeling he was no longer capable.
He submitted a memorial to the emperor, frankly stating his condition and offering suggestions for governing the country, hoping Emperor Xiaowu would appoint capable individuals to defend the borders.
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