make no bones about

idiom

: to be very sure and definite about (something)
Make no bones about the seriousness of the matter.
He made no bones about his plans to cut expenses.
Make no bones about it—we will win.

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And make no bones about it, your Achilles tendon is pretty darn important. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 But make no bones about it: Avery knew that the governor was a snake in the grass without a shred of experience serving king and country. Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024

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“Make no bones about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20no%20bones%20about. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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