No tenir pèls a la llengua
Example: Ella no té pèls a la llengua quan parla de política.
Definition
"No tenir pèls a la llengua" is a Catalan expression meaning to speak very frankly and directly, without hesitation or tact, often about sensitive or controversial topics. It describes someone who does not hold back their opinions or soften their words.
Etymology
The expression "No tenir pèls a la llengua" literally translates to 'not having hairs on the tongue.' It humorously suggests that a person speaks so plainly and clearly that there are no 'hairs' blocking their speech. This vivid metaphor has been used in Catalan to describe frankness and bluntness for centuries.
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