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Spade Tells Truth Call Plain Direct Words называть

idiom call a spade a spade
synonyms use plain, direct words
translation называть вещи своими именами
full_example He always tells the truth and <calls a spade a spade>.
partial_example He always tells the truth and <...>.

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