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Meaning of call a spade a shovel | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To put it more than bluntly; to express a truth forcefully; to use exaggerated language to make a statement of fact.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

call a spade a spade call ahead call an audible call around call away call back

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