B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Non avere peli sulla lingua
To speak one's mind / to be blunt
Literal Translation
"Not to have hair on one's tongue"
What it means
To be direct and outspoken in business negotiations
Example in context
"Non ha peli sulla lingua: dice esattamente cosa pensa dei termini proposti."
"She speaks her mind — she says exactly what she thinks about the proposed terms."
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