in no uncertain terms

phrase

: 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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The majority opinion, delivered by Justice Horace Gray, stated in no uncertain terms the dangers of pivoting from the Fourteenth Amendment’s jus soli doctrine to jus sanguinis citizenship. — Claire Ke, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 When the news reached Prince’s team that a Kardashian would be in attendance, the New Girl crew was told, in no uncertain terms, that the singer would not show up. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 Jackson himself vouched for Colbert’s knowledge in no uncertain terms. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 That was spelled out in no uncertain terms at a players-only meeting in late July, 48 hours after Newcastle had suffered a humiliating pre-season defeat against Leyton Orient. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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