Meanings
verbspeak as one finds (third-person singular simple present speaks as one finds, present participle speaking as one finds, simple past spoke as one found, past participle spoken as one found)
present singular third person speaks as one finds · participle present speaking as one finds · past spoke as one found · participle past spoken as one found
- To speak the truth plainly, as one sees it; to be outspoken or blunt.
Synonyms: call a spade a spade
Synonyms & antonyms
verbTo speak the truth plainly, as one sees it; to be outspoken or blunt.
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