not mince (one's) words

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: to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying about offending someone

He doesn't mince words when it comes to giving his opinion about the new law.

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk did not mince words when declaring his support for the Second Amendment on Sunday. —

Emma Colton, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2024 In terms of this year’s games, Dr. Dre did not mince words on his feelings about the break-dancing category. —

James R. Sanders, VIBE.com, 18 Aug. 2024 This is shaping up to be one of the most interesting years to travel, but let's not mince words. —

Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 Mitchell did not mince words when asked about his blunder postgame. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for not mince (one's) words

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