如果一个人的说话方式非常直接，而且实事求是，毫不遮掩或避讳，那么就可以用口语表达 “call a spade a spade 把铁锨称作铁锨” 来形容这个人 “直言不讳，有什么说什么”。

例句

The boss will tell you his honest opinion of your new business proposal. He calls a spade a spade!

上司会告诉你他对这份新商业提案的真实想法。他从来都是直言不讳！

A: I told them directly – I don't want to go to the meeting because I think it's a waste of time!

B: Wow! You really call a spade a spade!

“我很直接地告诉他们：我不想去开这个会，因为我认为这是浪费时间！”

“哇，你可真是有什么说什么啊！”

Why don't we call a spade a spade? You have money and I need to borrow some!

为什么我们不有话直说呢？你有钱，我正好需要借钱。