第22课 诚实正直的 - 14第22课：诚实正直的 - 14【迷你小对话1】A: Telling it like it is doesn’t always win you friends.
I called a spade a spade, and told Mary she was a bit fat and she dumped me.

B: So, honesty doesn’t always pay.
A: 有什么说什么有时候会得罪人。
我直言不讳地告诉Mary她有点胖，她就把我甩了。

B: 这样看来，诚实并不是总能给人带来好处。
【迷你小对话2】A: We’ve been so polite with each other that we haven’t answered any questions clearly.

B: I agree.
It’s time to talk turkey now.
I’m going to tell you exactly how much money I need, and you can tell me how much you can pay.
A: 我们双方都太客气了，问题还没有得到清楚的解答。

B: 我觉得也是，遥该直说了。
我确切地告诉你我方报价，你告诉我你能付多少。
【语言点精讲】tell it like it is: 实话实说。

call a spade a spade: 直言不讳，实话实说。

talk turkey: 清晰、明确、直接地说。
turkey，火鸡。