1, straight but not straight
Idiom explanation: it means to do things honestly, but be flexible.
Idiom origin: The Story of Forgiveness in the Han Dynasty by Ban Gu in the Eastern Han Dynasty: "A gentleman is straight but not straight, but bent but not clumsy."
Vernacular Chinese: "A gentleman walks with integrity, but he can bend and stretch without being there."
2, straight but not arrogant
Idiom explanation: straight: straight; C: How presumptuous. Honesty and frankness are not presumptuous.
Origin of Idiom: Chapter 58 of Laozi by Li Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period: "Straight but not arrogant, bright but not gorgeous."
Vernacular Chinese: Honest and not presumptuous, and not showing off achievements.
Step 3 call a spade a spade
Idiom explanation: call a spade a spade; Unabashed (taboo: taboo; Hidden).
The origin of the idiom: The Book of Jin Fang Zhuan in the Tang Dynasty said, "I learned from the past and stole the present, so I dare to speak out."
Vernacular: "I follow the precedent and think about the present, so I dare to be arrogant and impetuous."
Step 4 call a spade a spade
Idiom explanation: admit it directly, and don't shy away from hiding it.
Idiom origin: China historical data series "The Archives of the Qing Dynasty in the Revolution of 1911 and the Anqing Uprising in Xu Xilin": "Fu Huang's nickname obtained immediately after the horse committed the crime was also confirmed by the pledge letter and directly recognized."
5, are not allowed to go straight.
Idiom definition: tolerance: forbearance. Act according to the principle of integrity without being accepted by society.
The origin of the idiom: Ming Ling _ Volume 4 "Surprise at the Second Moment": "Gong Zu's adult refused to take the right path, which made him out of date. People in my hometown miss Mingde so far. "