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The phrase "be straightforward" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate that someone should be frank and honest in something they say or do. For example: "You should try to be straightforward when talking to your boss about the project."
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be straightforward
adjective
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
synonyms
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Should be straightforward.
It used to be straightforward.
This ought to be straightforward.
It ought to be straightforward.
Stopping Ebola should, in theory, be straightforward.
"I wanted everything to be straightforward.
But the consequence would be straightforward.
His recapitulations tend to be straightforward.
Earning one will not be straightforward.
Not that it will be straightforward.
The resulting regulations may not be straightforward.
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