mince no words

idiom

US
: to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying about offending someone
She minces no words in stating her opinions.

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“Mince no words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mince%20no%20words. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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