make no mistake

phrase

—used to stress the truth or accuracy of a statement
Make no mistake, we'll all pay for this in the end.

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But make no mistake, as far as male movie stars go, Holland is the king of this summer. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 28 July 2026 That’s not quite the same as being sent to the unemployment line, but make no mistake — this is the Red Wings firing Yzerman as GM, in spirit if not in so many words. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 July 2026 But make no mistake—Mirbeau Beacon is decidedly a spa hotel, rather than a hotel with a spa. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Now make no mistake, Caleb Wilson is a phenomenal player, but Hubert Davis has done a terrific job of adjusting, and his team has done a terrific job of adjusting. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make no mistake

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“Make no mistake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20no%20mistake. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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