Don't beat around the bush.

别拐弯抹角了。

I mean it. I'm serious. I'm no kidding!

我是认真的。

It's a hard job, but I hope he can make it.

这不是件容易的差事，但我希望他能做到。

I just don't know what to say.

我就是不知道说什么。

The problem is far from easy.

这问题绝非易事。

I'm very pressed for cash at the moment, can I pay you next week?

我现在手头有点紧，再周再付给你行吗？