No tener pelos en la lengua
Example: Mi abuela no tiene pelos en la lengua y dice siempre la verdad.
Definition
"No tener pelos en la lengua" is a Spanish expression meaning to speak very frankly and directly, without hesitation or sugarcoating. Someone described this way openly shares their honest opinions, often without worrying about offending others.
Etymology
The phrase "no tener pelos en la lengua" literally translates to "not having hairs on the tongue," symbolizing a person who speaks clearly and bluntly. It likely emerged as a metaphor contrasting the idea of a hairy tongue muffling speech, with the expression emphasizing straightforward communication.
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"No tener pelos en la lengua" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to speak bluntly