Spade Quotes

This small collection centers on a well-known idiom about naming things plainly rather than dressing them up in softer language. One version playfully extends the phrase with an extra comparison before landing on the familiar expression, while the other states it in its most direct, classic form. Both lines celebrate honesty and straightforward communication, making them useful for content about candor, blunt personalities, or the value of saying exactly what one means.

Quotes built around the classic idiom about naming things plainly and valuing directness. See more candid, plainspoken sayings from William Plomer.

I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What idiom do these spade quotes reference?

They reference the classic idiom about calling things exactly what they are, without softening the language.

Are both quotes the same phrase?

One playfully extends the phrase with an extra comparison, while the other states the classic version directly.

What theme connects these quotes?

They both celebrate honesty and directness over polite evasion in how people describe things.

Who would enjoy this spade quote collection?

Anyone who values plain speech, or is writing about candor and bluntness, would enjoy these short lines.

Can this idiom be used in everyday conversation?

Yes, it remains a common expression for encouraging honest, unembellished descriptions of a situation.

Great for content about honesty, candor, or blunt communication styles. Also see Oceans and Fruitful for more short quote sets.

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