| 词汇 | call-a-spade-a-spade |
| 释义 | call a spade a spadeidiom informal to say the truth about something, even if it is not polite or pleasant实话实说，直言不讳 Blunt and direct in speech & behaviour abruptly abruptness bald baldly baldness blisteringly bluff directness downrightly edgelord flat outphrase forthright outspokenly plain speaking plain-spoken plainness point-blank shoot suffer vocal Even as a boy he bragged that he had no enthusiasms, that he believed in common sense, that he called a spade a spade, and would not use two words where one would do. He did not mince his words, but called a spade a spade, and sin, sin. He says what he means, and calls a spade a spade, and glories in an old-fashioned prejudice. He was above-board, outspoken, downright, blunt even, and bald, always calling a spade a spade. Therefore he calls a spade a spade, and leaves you to blush if you are so inclined. |
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