to speak honestly and directly to someone
誰かに正直で直接的に話す (dareka ni shōjiki de chokusetsu-teki ni hanasu)
"I need to talk straight with the team about the missed deadline."
"私はチームと締め切りを逃したことについて直接話す必要があります。" (watashi wa chīmu to shimekiri o nogashita koto ni tsuite chokusetsu hanasu hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
to continue progressing or making progress with something
to do something very quickly, often carelessly
to try to control or resist strong emotions
to define or start pursuing new objectives
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
to maintain self-control and consistent study habits
