a "come to Jesus" conversation
English translation: a "no-holds barred" conversation
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| 4 +6 | a "no-holds barred" conversation |
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peer agreement (net): +6a "no-holds barred" conversation Explanation: Someone asked something similar the other day. The URL in my reference gives an interesting explanation on the use of this phrase. Hope it helps. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-27 16:21:18 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Basically, a conversation where painful/unpleasant truths are told. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 23 mins (2004-09-27 16:31:54 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Webster says \"hard sell\" is something different. Main Entry: hard sell Function: noun : aggressive high-pressure salesmanship -- compare SOFT SELL In this case, it refers to a sort of speech or dressing down from someone in a managing/supervisory position to employees who have not been doing their best, so to speak. As jccantrell pointed out, it\'s the equivalent of \"either you clean up your act or you are out of here\" or something on that line... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day 5 hrs 45 mins (2004-09-28 21:53:24 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Hey, I found another reference: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=come to jesus... 3. come to jesus Getting called on the carpet, dressed down, or otherwise chewed out in a severe manner. Usually used in conjunction with \"meetin\'\" (meeting) He was late one too many times, so the old man dragged him in the office for a \"come to jesus meetin\'\". Source: Big Bob, Jul 28, 2004 5. come to jesus Originally an emotional experience that is life changing, it has evolved to mean a serious argument, one that better result in a change of action or else. My husband and I are going to have a \"come to jesus\" over this remodeling job. or I\'m going to have a \"come to jesus\" with that kid about his drinking and partying. Source: Sak, Jul 29, 2004 6. come to jesus Used in the film \"Flight of the Intruder\" in the court-martial scene. To not necessarily use religion and tell the truth. Repentance, but without religious overtone. from \"Flight of the Imtruder\": \"I hope you realize that now is the time to come to Jesus.\" Meaning that if the aircrew being court-martialed spilled their guts off the record before the proceeding started, they might stand a better chance of a favorable opinion. Could somewhat be compared to plea bargaining. Source: NoLeadEmSoMuch, Jul 28, 2004 Reference: http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=20001218 |
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