tell the truth and shame the devil en · VERB
Meanings
- To tell the truth for the sake of being honest and upright, even though doing so may not be to one's personal advantage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tells the truth and shames the devil | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| telling the truth and shaming the devil | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| told the truth and shamed the devil | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| told the truth and shamed the devil | Tense=Past | lexicographic |