call a spade a spade
1. 直言不讳
He's not afraid to call a spade a spade.
他不怕直言不讳。
习惯用语call a spade a spade1.直言不讳, 有啥说啥特殊用法grab spade1.攫斗铲notching spade1.铲子, 植树锹pneumatic spade1.风铲rib blade spade1.去(剔)肋骨刀round spade1.圆头铲semi-circular spade1.半圆锄square spade1.方铲trail spade1.(野炮)坐力铲vibro spade1.振动铲 习惯用语in spades1.肯定地, 明确地, 非常绝对地2.直率地