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in no uncertain terms
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.
Example Sentences
“We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants,” the group stated.
On his 1979 album, “Slow Train Coming,” Dylan had come out in no uncertain terms as a man who now held fast to Jesus love.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has stated in no uncertain terms that Libya is not to be considered a safe third country for migrants.
We’re telling those people, in no uncertain terms, that they’re not worth naming.
Yang dropped a bombshell joke on the hosts of "The View" on Thursday, turning from his apprehensions over playing the veep to say in no uncertain terms that the pope is dead and it's Vance's fault.
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