"tell the truth and shame the devil" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} tell the truth and shame the devil
  1. To tell the truth for the sake of being honest and upright, even though doing so may not be to one's personal advantage.
    Sense id: en-tell_the_truth_and_shame_the_devil-en-verb-v22URKzP Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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        "To tell the truth for the sake of being honest and upright, even though doing so may not be to one's personal advantage."
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      ],
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          "honest"
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