'To talk round corners'?

Bingola · #1 10-Feb-2009, 12:07

Could anyone explain to me a meaning of this idiom? I found it in the lyrics of a song by Genesis called Down and Out. I am currently translating it into polish and can not get to any clue.

pyoung · #2 16-Feb-2009, 22:04

Dear Bingola:

Could you supply a bit more of the lyrics? This might help with understanding the phrase.

yours,

Petra

pyoung · #3 20-Feb-2009, 04:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bingola

Could anyone explain to me a meaning of this idiom? I found it in the lyrics of a song by Genesis called Down and Out. I am currently translating it into polish and can not get to any clue.

I checked out the lyrics online. I think the singer means: 'Speak directly; say what you mean'.
An expression you could use is: 'be a straight talker'. 'Straight talk' is very frank speech. It can carry the connotation of honest speech, especially about something unpleasant, or something people feel uncomfortable discussing.

All best wishes,

Petra

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