咱得把丑话说到前头
“So we have to tell you the truth first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
所以呢
“So we have to tell you the truth first.”
咱 得 把丑话说到前头
“So we have to tell you the truth first.”
“I can show you the ropes, but the rest is up to you.”
“Do not blame me later if things go wrong; you are being warned right now.”
In Chinese interpersonal dynamics, proactively stating harsh boundaries ('ugly words') protects future relationships and face by establishing mutual understanding early.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to lay down the unpleasant truths or hard conditions beforehand
A very common idiomatic phrase used to manage expectations and prevent future misunderstandings or resentment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I must warn you,”
“But I must be clear up front.”
“But I have to say this upfront.”
“I'm saying this upfront,”
“But I'll be honest,”
“Let me speak plainly before anything else.”