jemandem reinen Wein einschenken

to tell someone the plain truth; to come clean

Origin

Goes back to the Middle Ages, when innkeepers often watered down and adulterated wine; only one who poured genuine, "pure" wine was being honest.

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  • Es wird , dass ich dir reinen einschenke.

    It's time I told you the unvarnished truth.