call a spade a spade in Russian
call a spade a spade in Russian is называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми, называть вещи своими именами.
call a spade a spade in Russian
называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми
Pronounced: nazyvat veshchi svoimi imenami
(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.
называть вещи своими именами
Pronounced: nazyvat veshchi svoimi imenami
(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.
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What is "call a spade a spade" in Russian?
"call a spade a spade" in Russian is называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми, называть вещи своими именами.
How do you pronounce называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми?
"call a spade a spade" in Russian is называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми, pronounced "nazyvat veshchi svoimi imenami".
Are there other ways to say "call a spade a spade" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "call a spade a spade": называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми, называть вещи своими именами.
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