to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this: The report does not mince words, describing the situation as ludicrous.

He did not like to mince words. Он не любил произносить лишних слов. Rather than mince words, I prefer to be straightforward in my communications.

15 сент. 2024 г. · The meaning of NOT MINCE (ONE'S) WORDS is to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying about offending someone.

1. говорить, пытаясь смягчить сказанное, деликатно. Комментарий переводчика. Обычно употребляется отрицательная форма not to mince one's words в значении " ...

If you say that someone does not mince their words, you mean that they speak in a forceful and direct way, especially when saying something unpleasant to ...

Usage notes Usually used in the negative. Hence, "not mince words" means to be straightforward, plain-spoken, or blunt. English · Verb

to say exactly what you think, even if this might offend people. Tom didn't mince words and told me straight away that I had failed.

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mince verb (MEAT) ... to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces, often using a special machine: Mince two pounds of chicken finely. The lamb is minced, ...