Tell the truth and shame the devil In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tell the truth and shame the devil", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-02-08 05:02

Tell the truth and shame the devil proverb

We must always tell the truth even though we have strong reasons for concealing it.

Be an upright person and tell the truth and shame the devil!

I would rather tell the truth and shame the devil than have a guilty conscience after telling lies.

I really want to know what happened. Tell the truth and shame the devil.

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Put an end to a bad experience or situation in an especially negative way, usually a series of unpleasant events

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I argued with my wife this morning and failing in negotiating with my customer has put the tin lid on my bad day.

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