to tell (say, speak) the truth and shame the devil: to tell the truth boldly in defiance of temptation to the contrary.
单词 | θ126204 |
释义 | the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > truthfulness, veracity > speak truly [verb (intransitive)] > regardless of consequences (1) to tell (say, speak) the truth and shame the devil1562 to tell (say, speak) the truth and shame the devil: to tell the truth boldly in defiance of temptation to the contrary. |
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