Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence: Instead of confusing others, let us call a spade a spade in front of the audience.

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The idiom 'call a spade a spade' means to speak honestly and directly about something, without trying to soften or disguise the truth. In the sentence, it suggests that instead of confusing others, one should speak truthfully and plainly in front of the audience. Hence, the correct meaning is 'Speak truthfully'.

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