not mince (one's) words
idiom
: to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying about offending someone
He doesn't mince words when it comes to giving his opinion about the new law.
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In reacting to the news, Sanders and the audience did not mince words.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
As usual, Rachel Kyte did not mince words, while also showing her diplomatic skills.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
For his part, Gostisbehere did not mince words about the fight.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
During Narasimhan's short tenure as CEO, Schultz did not mince words when the company's performance fell short of his expectations.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
As usual, Rachel Kyte did not mince words, while also showing her diplomatic skills.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
For his part, Gostisbehere did not mince words about the fight.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
During Narasimhan's short tenure as CEO, Schultz did not mince words when the company's performance fell short of his expectations.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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“Not mince (one's) words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20mince%20%28one%27s%29%20words. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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