issb english MCQ #206

What does 'to call a spade a spade' mean?

issb english MCQ #206

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What does 'to call a spade a spade' mean?

    • A) To dig a garden
    • B) To speak plainly and honestly
    • C) To avoid the truth
    • D) To use code words

    Answer: To speak plainly and honestly

    Explanation: The idiom means to speak directly without softening the truth. Review the rule behind the correct option so you can apply it to similar questions.