not mince (one's) words
idiom
: 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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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano did not mince words after the defeat.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Among the Lake Elsinore Storm players shuttled to Petco Park on Monday to participate in Michael King’s first simulated game, Lamar King Jr. did not mince words after a three-pitch strikeout accounted for one of the rehabbing right-hander’s punchouts.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
In reacting to the news, Sanders and the audience did not mince words.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
As usual, Rachel Kyte did not mince words, while also showing her diplomatic skills.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Among the Lake Elsinore Storm players shuttled to Petco Park on Monday to participate in Michael King’s first simulated game, Lamar King Jr. did not mince words after a three-pitch strikeout accounted for one of the rehabbing right-hander’s punchouts.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
In reacting to the news, Sanders and the audience did not mince words.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
As usual, Rachel Kyte did not mince words, while also showing her diplomatic skills.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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“Not mince (one's) words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20mince%20%28one%27s%29%20words. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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