Say it to his face, not behind his back.

当面直言，不要背地嘀咕。

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And would you call it to his face?

你会当着祂的面叫祂吗？

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Say it to his face, not behind his back...

当面直言，不要背地嘀咕。

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He is also wearing makeup on his face to make it look more like a woman.

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