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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "BLAHR" (as in "blah") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "PLAH" (as in "plan") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To speak clearly and directly, without beating around the bush or softening things with euphemisms. In Colombia and Chile, speaking "en plata" (literally "in silver") is considered the most respectful and honest approach: just say what you mean.

Examples

Let's be straight: the project isn't working.

If you talk to me straight, I'll talk straight back to you.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Bandera de Perú
Bandera de Venezuela
Ir al grano

An easy, lenient teacher who never fails anyone in Mexico. The barco is every student's dream professor: no hard exams, extra credit for everything, and passing their class is basically automatic.