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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | 299 words | Copyright

tell tell the truth and shame the Devil proverbial saying, mid 16th century, meaning that by telling the truth one is taking the right course however embarrassing or difficult it may be.

See also blood will tell, dead men tell no tales, kiss and tell, never tell tales out of school, time will tell.

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