English Explanatory Dictionary

tell the truth and shame the devil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To tell the truth for the sake of being honest and upright, even though doing so may not be to one's personal advantage.

Word forms

tell the truth and shame the devil tells the truth and shames the devil telling the truth and shaming the devil told the truth and shamed the devil

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