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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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.
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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
If Republicans insist on conditions in any form, Democratic leaders are already vowing to oppose the measure in no uncertain terms, setting the stage for one of the early partisan battles under incoming President Trump.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
The bond market is clearly telling Jay, in no uncertain terms, that the job on inflation is not done.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
If Republicans insist on conditions in any form, Democratic leaders are already vowing to oppose the measure in no uncertain terms, setting the stage for one of the early partisan battles under incoming President Trump.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
The bond market is clearly telling Jay, in no uncertain terms, that the job on inflation is not done.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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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 12 Feb. 2025.
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