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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. Villagers always call a spade a spade.
    1. to speak in a straight forward manner
    2. to call someone a spade
    3. to speak ill about someone
    4. to speak about spades
Correct Option: A

call a spade a spade : to call exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion
● Vinay is a person who calls a spade a spade and is fearless. The best option is to speak in a straight forward manner.



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