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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During Narasimhan's short tenure as CEO, Schultz did not mince words when the company's performance fell short of his expectations.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Bill Lindsay, who scored a pivotal goal to help get the Panthers to the Stanley Cup Final in 1996, does not mince words.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
In his briefing with reporters, Martinez did not mince words.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
In contrast, the new user agreement does not mince words.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Bill Lindsay, who scored a pivotal goal to help get the Panthers to the Stanley Cup Final in 1996, does not mince words.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
In his briefing with reporters, Martinez did not mince words.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
In contrast, the new user agreement does not mince words.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 May 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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