calling a spade a spade
US /ˈkɔlɪŋ ə ˈspeɪd ə ˈspeɪd/
・UK /ˈkɔ:lɪŋ ə ˈspeɪd ə ˈspeɪd/
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idm.To speak honestly and directly about something.
He is not afraid of calling a spade a spade when discussing problems.
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How is Trump's Iran deal different from Obama's?
- I admire that they are standing on principle and calling a spade a spade.
I admire that they are standing on principle and calling a spade a spade.
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- I admire that they are standing on principle and calling a spade a spade.
I admire that they are standing on principle and calling a spade a spade.