вывести на чистую воду
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[VY-vees-tee na CHEES-tu-yu VO-du]
Translation / meaning:
to expose, to unmask
More explanations and examples here: Водить за нос и втирать очки
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