{v. phr.} To call a person or thing a name that is true but not polite; speak bluntly; use the plainest language. * /A boy took some money from Dick's desk and said he borrowed it, but I told him he stole it; I believe in calling a spade a spade./
CALL A SPADE A SPADE
Meaning of CALL A SPADE A SPADE in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012