point-blank

英['pɔint'blænk] 美

1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;: "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"

2. close enough to go straight to the target;: "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"