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not mince (your) words to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this. The report does not mince words about the incompetence of some government officials. Never a woman to mince her words, she described the former minister as self-centred and arrogant. See also: word not mince words to say what you mean as clearly and simply as possible. Tom didn't mince any words — he told us right at the beginning of the meeting that he was quitting his job. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form mince words See also: word How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Upon further review: Dorrell didn't mince words immediately following the win against the Beavers when he saw UCLA was flagged for 13 penalties totaling 155 yards, but he changed his outlook a bit after watching the game film. He did not advertise his views, but when asked, didn't mince words. Arron Afflalo and Jordan Farmar didn't mince words. |
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didn't mince words
