Meaning of the word "be blunt" in English

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be blunt

US /bi blʌnt/
UK /bi blʌnt/

Idiom

to speak in a very direct and honest way, even if this might upset some people

Example:
Let me be blunt: your idea is not going to work.
She tends to be blunt, but she always means well.
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