in no uncertain terms
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: in a very clear and direct way
My mother told me in no uncertain terms to never say that word again!
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Once his parents have been reduced to mindless zombies, Alex is told, in no uncertain terms, to never reveal what is happening behind closed doors.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Paulsen told him in no uncertain terms that some of these clips were not good enough for the NFL level.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
What To Know Howell on Thursday sided with Wilcox in no uncertain terms.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Some vowed, in no uncertain terms, to oppose the package unless it was altered and returned to the Senate.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 July 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Paulsen told him in no uncertain terms that some of these clips were not good enough for the NFL level.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
What To Know Howell on Thursday sided with Wilcox in no uncertain terms.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Some vowed, in no uncertain terms, to oppose the package unless it was altered and returned to the Senate.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in no uncertain terms
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“In no uncertain terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20no%20uncertain%20terms. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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