prawda w oczy kole
Polish
Etymology
Literally, “the truth pricks the eyes”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈprav.da ˈvɔ.t͡ʂɘ ˈkɔ.lɛ/
Audio: (file) - Syllabification: praw‧da w‿o‧czy ko‧le
Proverb
- (idiomatic) the truth hurts (unflattering but true opinion about someone is received badly by the person to whom it is addressed)
Further reading
- prawda w oczy kole in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- prawda w oczy kole in Polish dictionaries at PWN