“Air your grievances.” Encourages openly expressing complaints or accusations, typically in a forum where all parties are present.
figures of speech
“Tell it to my face.”
“Tell it to my face.” Demands that criticism or accusations be made directly, not behind someone’s back.
“Let’s clear the air.”
“Let’s clear the air.” Suggests addressing conflict or misunderstanding openly, often in a group or face-to-face setting.
“Have your day in court.”
“Have your day in court.” This phrase expresses the right and expectation to present one’s side of the story openly and directly before an impartial audience.
“Face the music.”
“Face the music.” Implies confronting criticism or accusations directly, rather than avoiding or deflecting them.
“Give them a fair hearing.”
“Give them a fair hearing.”Means to listen to each side’s arguments or explanations openly and impartially.
First check, then commit.
Erst prüfen, dann zusagen. Literal translation: First check, then commit. Meaning: Emphasizes the importance of thoroughly reviewing all information before making a commitment.
let him who binds himself
Drum prüfe, wer sich ewig bindet. Literal translation: Therefore, let him who binds himself forever, first see whom he is binding himself to. Meaning: Originally from Friedrich Schiller, this phrase is often used to stress the importance of careful consideration and gathering context before making long-term commitments.