(一).Give it to me straight. 坦率地告诉我。

原音重现：

A:I have some bad news for you.

我有些不好的消息。

B:Give it to me straight. I can take it.

照实说吧，我都能接受。

英英释义：

This person is asking to be told something honestly,even if it is something he doesn't like to hear. It islike saying "Tell me everything."

美剧表达：

1.How about giving it to me straight?

你就别跟我拐弯抹角了。

2.Straight up. Am I going to die?

直说吧，我要死了吗?

(二).Level with me. 直说吧。

原音重现：

A:Level with me. You don't want to date me, right?

说实话，你不愿意和我交往，对吧?

B:Yeah. I really don't think you are attractive.

是的，我一点儿都不觉得你有魅力。

英英释义：

This means "Tell me honestly." Often this is said when the speaker wants to know a person'sreal feelings.

美剧表达：

1.Level with me. Who do you think killed her?

坦率地说，你觉得是谁杀了她?

2.I'm going to level with you.

我会照实跟你讲的。