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Hi teachers! Can anyone tell me whether or not these two mean the same?
I'm going to ask him straight up.
I'm going to ask him directly.
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In the sense of "in a direct or straightforward manner", yes, though "straight up" is an informal expression, whereas "directly" is suitable at all levels of English. "directly" can also mean "soon" or "right away", which "straight up" cannot. People also just say "I'm going to ask him straight".
- In the sense of "in a direct or straightforward manner", yes, though "straight up" is an informal expression, whereas "directly" is suitable at all levels of English.
- "directly" can also mean "soon" or "right away", which "straight up" cannot.
- People also just say "I'm going to ask him straight".
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In the sense of "in a direct or straightforward manner", yes, though "straight up" is an informal expression, whereas "directly" is suitable at all levels of English. "directly" can also mean "soon" or "right away", which "straight up" cannot.
People also just say "I'm going to ask him straight".
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