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The phrase "a bit more direct" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to suggest that someone should be clearer or more straightforward in their communication.
Example: "I appreciate your feedback, but I would prefer if you could be a bit more direct in your suggestions."
Alternatives: "a little more straightforward" or "somewhat more candid".
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"We could have played a bit more direct maybe but we know we can improve".
The Ugly Dating Site is a bit more direct: "Mingers only".
Once on stage she was a bit more direct, admitting that she was "thinking about" the presidency.
(Employees at CondéNet are a bit more direct; one who spoke on the condition of anonymity described further plans as "in limbo").
Richard Dixon, director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, questioned the job creation figure, saying: "Every time there is discussion about airport expansion of any kind, it is accompanied by ridiculous jobs figures, but it is difficult to see how 16,000 new jobs could materialise with just a bit more direct traffic".
"Tomorrow, there will be a bit more direct action and some training".
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"He can kick a ball a million miles, he can be a little bit more direct and he can kick goals for us.
"I like trouser roles really well, because it gives you a chance to be a little bit more direct, in your actions and in your thought processes.
"We found a way through and sometimes we have to be a little bit more direct and I thought that's where the goal came from.
And so the Kendrick feature was a little bit more direct in terms of Kardinal Offishall is a good friend of mine.
We might be a little bit more direct and we are willing to make an impact.
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