詞彙 "tell the truth and shame the devil" 在中文的含義

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tell the truth and shame the devil

US /tɛl ðə truːθ ænd ʃeɪm ðə ˈdɛv.əl/
UK /tɛl ðə truːθ ænd ʃeɪm ðə ˈdɛv.əl/
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成語

說實話,讓魔鬼無地自容

to speak the truth even when it is difficult, embarrassing, or when there is a strong temptation to lie

範例:
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I know it's hard to admit you were wrong, but just tell the truth and shame the devil.
我知道承認錯誤很難,但還是要說實話,讓魔鬼無地自容。
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The witness was encouraged to tell the truth and shame the devil during the trial.
證人在審判期間被鼓勵要說出真相,讓魔鬼蒙羞。