straight from the shoulder

Adjective

idiomatic of an act of communication

(idiomatic, often hyphenated, chiefly of an act of communication) Done in a direct manner; blunt.

Japanese Meaning

率直に、遠慮なく直接的に物事を述べる様子 / 飾らず、回りくどさを排したコミュニケーションのあり方

She offered a straight from the shoulder critique that made everyone rethink their approach.

彼女は率直な批評をして、皆が自分たちのやり方を見直すことになった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, often hyphenated, chiefly of an act of communication) Done in a direct manner; blunt.