Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Point-Blank

Point-Blank means: To explicitly address an issue in a blunt, direct manner, without softening the speech or using subtlety. You can use the idiom 'point-blank' to describe a very direct style of speech. Example of use: That girl doesn't leave any room for misinterpretation: when Danny asked her out on a date, she said "no", point-blank.