“Call a spade a spade”
Definition
To speak honestly and directly.
Examples
Examples
“Let’s call a spade a spade: the page is too thin.”
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- What does "Call a spade a spade" mean?
- "Call a spade a spade" means to speak honestly and directly..
- How do you use "Call a spade a spade" in a sentence?
- Example: "Let’s call a spade a spade: the page is too thin."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Call a spade a spade"?
- Называть вещи своими именами. / Խոսել ազնիվ և ուղիղ։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.