present participle of call a spade a spade

plural of voice calling in the wilderness

present participle of call a spade a shovel

(US) To make a telephone call in which the cost of the call is paid by the person receiving the call.

So named; commonly called. / (ironic) Commonly called by such a name, but not worthy of it.

(chiefly US) To reprimand; to censure severely or angrily.

The person or machine placing a call to another subscriber on a telephone network.

A sales call either by telephone or personal presence, made without a referral or without preparing the recipient of the call.

To call someone without preparation or referral.

Summons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.