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No tener pelos en la lengua

Literally meaning 'to not have hairs on the tongue,' it describes someone who is blunt and straightforward. It is used for people who say exactly what they think without filtering.

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Examples in context

Ella no tiene pelos en la lengua para criticar.

She doesn't mince words when it comes to criticizing.

Dime la verdad, sé que no tienes pelos en la lengua.

Tell me the truth, I know you don't pull any punches.

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