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1 call a spade a spade
называть своими именамиWell, I believe it’s time to call a spade a spade. We are just avoiding the issue.English-Russian small dictionary of idioms > call a spade a spade
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2 call a spade a spade
называть вещи своими именами; говорить начистотуLet's call a spade a spade. The man is a liar.
You know me, I call a spade a spade and when I see someone behaving like an idiot, I tell them.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > call a spade a spade
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3 call the spade a bloody shovel
Табуированная лексика: называть вещи своими именами (от call a spade a spade с тем же значением)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > call the spade a bloody shovel
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4 call a spade a spade
use plain, direct words называть вещи своими именамиHe always tells the truth and calls a spade a spade.
English-Russian mini useful dictionary > call a spade a spade
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5 call a spade a spade
They were a little frightened at this... young fellow, and the swing and smash of his words, and his dreadful trait of calling a spade a spade. (J. London, ‘The Iron Heel’, ch. VIII) — Они побаивались этого... юнца, силы его речей и его ужасной манеры называть вещи своими именами.
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6 call a spade a spade
нaзывaть вeщи cвoими имeнaмиThey were a little frightened at this... young fellow, and the swing and smash of his words, and his dreadful trait of calling a spade a spade (J. London) -
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1) Общая лексика: резать правду-матку2) Австралийский сленг: говорить без обиняков, говорить прямо, называть вещи своими именами3) Пословица: называть вещи своими именами (дословно: Лопату называть лопатой)4) Макаров: лопату называть лопатой букв. (ср.: называть вещи своими именами), называть вещи своими именами (букв.: лопату называть лопатой) -
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9 call a spade a spade
English-Russian Idioms illustrated collection > call a spade a spade
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10 call a spade a spade
называть вещи своими именами; говорить прямо, без обиняков -
11 Call a spade a spade
Называть вещи своими именамиDifficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > Call a spade a spade
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12 call a spade a spade
назва́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́миThe Americanisms. English-Russian dictionary. > call a spade a spade
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13 call a spade a spade
называть вещи своими именами; говорить прямо, без обиняковEnglish-Russian australian expression > call a spade a spade
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14 please call a spade a spade
Пословица: хлеб-соль ешь, а правду режьУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > please call a spade a spade
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15 To call a spade a spade.
<03> Лопату называть лопатой. Ср. Называть вещи своими именами.Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом > To call a spade a spade.
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16 to call a spade a spade
посл.Лопату называть лопатой.ср. Называть вещи своими именами.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > to call a spade a spade
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17 Let's call a spade a spade!
Давайте называть вещи своими именами!Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > Let's call a spade a spade!
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18 to call a spade a spade
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > to call a spade a spade
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19 spade
Ⅰspade [speɪd]1. n лопа́та; за́ступ◊to call a spade a spade называ́ть ве́щи свои́ми имена́ми
;spade beard борода́ лопа́той
2. v копа́ть лопа́тойⅡspade [speɪd] n1) pl карт. пи́ки2) уст. презр. черноко́жий -
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См. также в других словарях:
call a spade a spade — {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… … Dictionary of American idioms
call a spade a spade — {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… … Dictionary of American idioms
call a spade a spade — A person who calls a spade a spade is one speaks frankly and makes little or no attempt to conceal their opinions or to spare the feelings of their audience … The small dictionary of idiomes
call a spade a spade — ► call a spade a spade speak plainly and frankly. Main Entry: ↑spade … English terms dictionary
call a spade a spade — phrasal : to give a thing its plain name even if considered offensive : speak plainly or bluntly without elaboration or euphemism * * * call a spade a spade To speak plainly without euphemism • • • Main Entry: ↑spade * * * call a spade a spade… … Useful english dictionary
call a spade a spade — say it in plain language; the straight goods Kris will report the facts. She s not afraid to call a spade a spade … English idioms
call a spade a spade — to tell the truth about something, even if it is not polite or pleasant. You know me, I call a spade a spade and when I see someone behaving like an idiot, I tell them … New idioms dictionary
call\ a\ spade\ a\ spade — 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 … Словарь американских идиом
call a spade a spade — A person who calls a spade a spade is one speaks frankly and makes little or no attempt to conceal their opinions or to spare the feelings of their audience. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** A person who calls a spade a spade speaks… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
call a spade a spade — verb to speak the truth; to say things as they really are Maybe God just calls a spade a spade, when the president talks to God … Wiktionary
call a spade a spade — speak bluntly He was calling a spade a spade when he began to criticize his employee for being lazy … Idioms and examples