feeling extremely uncomfortable and compelled to speak one's mind; describes a situation where one cannot rest until an obstacle or grievance is addressed

to have a fish bone stuck in one's throat; (idiom) to feel an irrepressible urge to speak one's mind or speak out candidly about something on one's mind

a fish bone or other small bone stuck in the throat

straightforward and upright; candid; having integrity

(idiom) a person who can be relied on for candid criticism; an outspoken official who gives honest but often unpleasant advice to their superiors

Loyal and outspoken; honest and upright.

to choke on a piece of food or a bone