
What Does “call a spade a spade” mean?
Definition:
to be truthful about something, even if it is rude or unpleasant.
Example(s)
Lacy never fears to tell the truth. She calls a spade a spade.
This idiom is in the general category.

to be truthful about something, even if it is rude or unpleasant.
Lacy never fears to tell the truth. She calls a spade a spade.
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