level with
to be honest with someone
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To be honest
speak your mind
to say honestly what you think, even if it upsets or offends someone
set/put the record straight
to tell the truth about something after someone else has not told the truth about it
play fair
to behave in a way that is fair and honest and follows the rules
give/lend/add credence to something
to make people think that something is likely to be true
shoot from the hip
to speak very directly and honestly
lay it on the line
to say something in a direct or honest way, even if this might upset someone
speak true
to say what is true
come out
to say something in an open, honest, or public way that often makes someone feel surprised, embarrassed, or offended
make no bones about something
to talk about or do something in a very open way without feeling ashamed or embarrassed
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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