"call a spade a spade" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 直言不讳
• 实话实说

Definition

用非常直接和坦率的方式说话，即使有时让人不舒服，也要实话实说。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个成语，用来形容说话直接或坦率，有时会被认为太直率甚至无礼。通常在正式或半正式场合使用。也可以说“实话实说”、“开门见山”。

Examples

She always calls a spade a spade, even if people don't like it.

她总是**直言不讳**，即使别人不喜欢。

It's important to call a spade a spade when solving problems.

解决问题时，**实话实说**很重要。

My dad always calls a spade a spade with us.

我爸爸总是**实话实说**。

I appreciate it when people call a spade a spade rather than sugarcoating things.

我很欣赏人们**直言不讳**，而不是拐弯抹角。

You can always trust her to call a spade a spade, even if it makes things awkward.

你总能相信她会**实话实说**，即使会让场面尴尬。

Let’s call a spade a spade—this project isn't working out as planned.

我们就**实话实说**吧——这个项目没有按计划进行。