A "direct plea" refers to a straightforward and honest request or appeal made without using any indirect or subtle approaches. It is an open and clear call for action or understanding. Full definition
At least two top - 10 Yahoo Inc shareholders are so unhappy with Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's turnaround efforts that they are making a direct plea to AOL Inc CEO Tim Armstrong to explore a merger and run the combined company. (entrepreneur.com)
NEW YORK (Reuters)- At least two top - 10 Yahoo Inc YHOO.O shareholders are so unhappy with Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's turnaround efforts that they are making a direct plea to AOL Inc AOL.N CEO Tim Armstrong to explore a merger and run the combined company. (reuters.com)
Okay we know there are lots of shenanigans going on behind closed doors between agents and players that are never reported, but for the manager of another team make a direct plea to a player to leave Arsenal and join his club, in a national newspaper, is downright disrespectful. (justarsenal.com)