call a spade a spade

/kˈɔːl ɐ spˈeɪd ɐ spˈeɪd/

to call a spade a spade

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

Examples

1. It is time to name names and call a spade a spade.

2. Mary might be the only one who calls a spade a spade.

3. - This video is sponsored by LG but guys, I still gotta call a spade a spade here.

4. and you know I'm a noble guy and I will call a spade a spade.