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Non avere peli sulla lingua

Literally 'to not have hairs on the tongue,' this means to speak your mind directly and bluntly, without worrying about being polite. Italians use it to describe someone who is honest, even if it''s uncomfortable.

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Examples in context

Lei è sincera, non ha peli sulla lingua.

She is sincere, she doesn''t mince words.

Dì la verità, non avere peli sulla lingua.

Tell the truth, don''t hold back.

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