in no uncertain terms
idiom
: in a very clear and direct way
My mother told me in no uncertain terms to never say that word again!
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Howell on Thursday sided with Wilcox in no uncertain terms.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
And the decision signaled in no uncertain terms that the court is likely to strike down loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In a hilarious new teaser for Uber Eats’ upcoming Super Bowl commercial, the businesswoman lets Charli XCX know in no uncertain terms that she’s never heard of her before.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Costco started the year with a glimmer of hope, declaring in no uncertain terms that the company would not be walking back its DEI efforts.
—Allyson Kapin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
And the decision signaled in no uncertain terms that the court is likely to strike down loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In a hilarious new teaser for Uber Eats’ upcoming Super Bowl commercial, the businesswoman lets Charli XCX know in no uncertain terms that she’s never heard of her before.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Costco started the year with a glimmer of hope, declaring in no uncertain terms that the company would not be walking back its DEI efforts.
—Allyson Kapin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in no uncertain terms
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“In no uncertain terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20no%20uncertain%20terms. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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