call a spade a spade English

Meaning call a spade a spade meaning

What does call a spade a spade mean?

call a spade a spade verb

— to speak the truth

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Language and thought Communication Say True

Tell the truth

• What words refer to telling the truth without caring how other people feel?
  forthright blunt outspoken bald speak your mind not beat about the bush make no bones about not mince your words call a spade a spade pull no punches