Call a spade a spade (fig) oqni oq, qorani qora demoq, narsani o‘z nomi bilan atamoq (yoqim siz bo'lsa ham), bordek aytmoq, qanday bo‘lsa shunday atamoq.
Many people think that John is shrewd according to his mark at school but I call a spade a spade. He is not as shrewd as people think because all marks are earned with the help ofhis sister.
Let us call a spade a spade. He does not love you he is just playing with your feelings.
Call someone on the carpet (fig) kimnidir koyimoq, tanbeh bermoq, urushib qo'ymoq.
It is a second time you are late in a row. What do you think, should I call you on the carpet?
If the manager calls you on the carpet one more time, you may look for another job for yourself. I did my best, so staying or leaving is only in your hands.
Call someone's bluff biror kishini gapini isbotlashga undamoq, keltirib berishini so'ramoq, gapini isbotlab berishini so'ramoq.
It is not so difficult to trap a liar just call his bluff and you will see who is who.
He likes to use bombastic words if you call his bluff, he will say,» right now I have no time, I have to go hut next time I will prove it».
Call something square (fig) uz moq, hisoblashmoq, qaytarmoq, orani ochdi qilmoq (pul yoki bi ror bir majburiyatni).
You were most helpful yesterday. Thank you a lot. Here is your money, I think we can call it square now.
Do not worry, soon I will call it square as Iget my salary.
Call the shots (fig) boshqar moq, boshliqlik qilmoq, buyruq bermoq, nazorat qilmoq.
Who calls the shots when your parents are away You or your sister?
Wherever leadersgo every time I try to call the shots.
Candidate for a pair of wings (fig) o'lishga asosiy da`vogar bo'lmoq, tez orada o'lish ehtimo li yuqori bo'lgan.
1. Ifyou keep drinking excessively like this, I am afraid you will be candidate for a pair ofwings very soon.
2. He has heen sick for a long time and he looks like a candidate for a pair ofwings.
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