Give me the bad news straight! (informal) (4,2,2,2)
I believe the answer is:
sock it to me
(Other definitions for sock it to me that I've seen before include "Make a forceful impression on yours truly!" , "Tell yours truly in a vigorous manner!" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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