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身も蓋もない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身も蓋もない.
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Idiomatic expression
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
Examples
「・・・つまり、セックス！？」「うわあ、健二ったら・・・みもふたもない」
"... in other words, sex!?" "Geez, you don't beat around the bush!"
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