A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Ein wahrer Freund sagt dir die harten Wahrheiten ins Gesicht. (Ein wahrer Freund sagt dir die harten Wahrheiten ins Gesicht.)
"She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because true friends stab you in the front."
"Sie hat keine Angst, mir die Wahrheit zu sagen, weil true friends stab you in the front." (Sie hat keine Angst, mir die Wahrheit zu sagen, weil **true friends stab you in the front**.)
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direct...
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
to have an interest or investment in something
threatening military action to intimidate others
something that is too expensive or not worth its price
to use one's influence or connections to get things done