in no uncertain terms
in very clear and angry language

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in no uncertain terms
if someone tells you something in no uncertain terms, they say it in a strong and direct way.
We were told in no uncertain terms that dishonesty would not be tolerated.

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in no uncertain terms
in very specific and direct language
I told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.

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in no uncertain terms
In an outspoken way; plainly; directly.
I told him in so many words that he was crazy.

Bob was very late for their date, and Mary told Bob in no uncertain terms what she thought of him.
Compare: WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE.
See: IN SO MANY WORDS(2).

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