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in no uncertain terms

Idioms  
  1. Emphatically, definitely so. For example, Jane told them in no uncertain terms that she wanted no part of their practical joke. The double negative in this idiom serves for emphasis. [Mid-1900s] Also see in so many words.


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District Judge Waverly Crenshaw called out the government’s motive in no uncertain terms.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

On Monday, though, Michigan proved in no uncertain terms that this was a new era in college basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

They have all declined in no uncertain terms.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

“We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants,” the group stated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

Sahil had told me, in no uncertain terms, that their sibling rivalry was pretty bad.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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