Main entry: point-blank
Definition: close enough to go straight to the target
Usage: point-blank range; a point-blank shot
Main entry: blunt, candid, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, forthright, frank, free-spoken
Definition: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Usage: 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
Main entry: point-blank
Definition: in a direct and unequivocal manner
Usage: I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job