make no bones about

phrase

: to be very sure and definite about (something)
Make no bones about the seriousness of the matter.
He made no bones about his plans to cut expenses.
Make no bones about it—we will win.

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And make no bones about it, your Achilles tendon is pretty darn important. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Still, the Kushner intimates make no bones about the fact that the couple disagrees with the former President's current pursuits. Kate Bennett, CNN, 23 June 2021 Indeed, a handful of bills seem to make no bones about their partisan goals. Michael Wines, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2021

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“Make no bones about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20no%20bones%20about. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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