180 entries under serious topic. ×

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like it is(expression, idiom, honest, true, straightforward)
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lucid(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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mean business(expression, adjective, important, sober)
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meant(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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meditative(adjective, set, reasonable, severe, keen)
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natural(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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no-fooling(adjective, important, determined, sober)
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no fooling(expression, adjective, open, honest, true)
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on ice(expression, adjective, resolute, persistent)
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on the line(expression, idiom, honest, true, straightforward)
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on up and up(expression, idiom, honest, true, straightforward)
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orderly(adjective, regular, practical, competent)
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organized(adjective, regular, practical, competent)
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outspoken(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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pat(adjective, resolute, persistent, unwavering)
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peaceful dull(expression, calm, quiet, reasonable, dark)
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plain(adjective, calm, open, honest, true)
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playing hard ball(expression, adjective, idiom, important, determined)
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practiced(adjective, regular, practical, competent)
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pretensionless(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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