This needs to be well thought out as it presents a good opportunity to define who you are while being blunt about what you're seeking and things you can or can not tolerate. (my-dating-advice.com)
Policy is a blunt instrument for impacting the instructional core in the classroom. (gse.harvard.edu)
I'll just be blunt here: Nursing made my nipples feel like they were going to fall off. (romper.com)