in no uncertain terms

idiom

: in a very clear and direct way

My mother told me in no uncertain terms to never say that word again!

Examples of in no uncertain terms in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kyle tells Carl in no uncertain terms that the way Lindsay was treating him the night before was unacceptable. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024 What happens if Israel and Saudi Arabia, backed in no uncertain terms by Washington, react to Iran’s provocations with their own show of determination? —

Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2021 Upon Webb’s arrival, he was given his orders in no uncertain terms by his superior, a two-star general. —

Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024 As the debate over whether Tesla should be valued as an automaker or a software company rages, CEO Elon Musk laid out his view in no uncertain terms. —

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in no uncertain terms

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