歯はに衣きぬ着きせぬ

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

outspoken; forthright; frank; direct

Idiomatic expression meaning to speak one's mind without mincing words. Literally 'not putting clothes on one's teeth', implying bluntness. Often used as a prenominal modifier.

• 彼かれは歯はに衣きぬ着きせぬ物もの言いいで知しられている。

  He is known for his outspoken manner of speaking.

• 歯はに衣きぬ着きせぬ意い見けんを聞きかせてください。

  Please give me your frank opinion.