not mince (your) words
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not mince your words — not mince (your) words (or US mince no words) : to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying that you may be offending someone He doesn t mince words about the proposed law, which he considers “unconstitutional” and “idiotic.” She… … Useful english dictionary
not mince your words — (not) mince (your) words to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this. The report does not mince words about the incompetence of some government officials. Never a woman to mince her words, she described the… … New idioms dictionary
mince your words — (not) mince (your) words to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this. The report does not mince words about the incompetence of some government officials. Never a woman to mince her words, she described the… … New idioms dictionary
mince (your) words — informal phrase to be careful about what you say in order to be polite or not offend someone He’s never been the kind of politician to mince words. Thesaurus: being careful about what you saysynonym Main entry: mince … Useful english dictionary
not mince words — (or one s words) speak candidly and directly, esp. when criticizing someone or something a gruff surgeon who does not mince words * * * not mince (your) words (or US mince no words) : to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying that … Useful english dictionary
not mince words — (not) mince (your) words to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this. The report does not mince words about the incompetence of some government officials. Never a woman to mince her words, she described the… … New idioms dictionary
(not) mince words — Someone who does not mince their words expresses their opinions, ideas or thoughts very clearly, even if they offend others by doing so. Come on John! Tell us what you really think and don t mince your words … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
mince words — (not) mince (your) words to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this. The report does not mince words about the incompetence of some government officials. Never a woman to mince her words, she described the… … New idioms dictionary
mince — mince1 [mıns] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: mincier, from Latin minutia smallness ; MINUTIAE] 1.) [T] also mince sth<=>up to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces, usually using a machine ▪ minced lamb ▪ Mince the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
mince — [mɪns] verb [T] I to cut meat into very small pieces using a machine • not mince (your) words informal to say exactly what you think and not care about other people s reactions[/ex] II noun [U] British mince [mɪns] meat that has been cut into… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
