idiom
Say what you mean
SAY wut yoo MEEN
/seɪ wɒt juː miːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
saywhatyoumean
Dictionary meaning
To communicate clearly and directly, without ambiguity, vagueness, or hidden meaning, so that your message is easily understood.
Examples
- In negotiations, it's important to say what you mean to avoid misunderstandings.
- She appreciated his directness — he always said what he meant.
Synonyms: be direct, be straight, spell it out
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