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make no mistake

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  1. Have no doubt, certainly, as in Make no mistake—I'll vote Republican no matter who runs. [Mid-1800s] Also see get someone wrong.


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But make no mistake, this trip was highly unusual and it came at a time of rising tension between Moscow and the West.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

And losing when he’s the addition to Steph’s team — and make no mistake, the Warriors are Steph’s team — really wouldn’t be fun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

But make no mistake: The minute they actually get the chance to take them down, they will.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

But make no mistake: dropping Messi from the lineup is strictly out of the question.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

They were tough, those masters, make no mistake about it, and if you wanted to survive, you had to become pretty tough yourself.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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