mince words
(not) mince (your) words
to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this.
The report does not mince words about the incompetence of some government officials.

Never a woman to mince her words, she described the former minister as self-centred and arrogant.

to say what you mean as clearly and simply as possible.
Tom didn't mince any words — he told us right at the beginning of the meeting that he was quitting his job.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form mince words - to say something that is not clear:
The report minces words, trying not to offend anyone.

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mince words
make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words
I tried not to mince my words when I went to ask my neighbor to keep quiet.

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mince words
v. phr. To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception.
I like people who speak frankly and truthfully without mincing words.

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mince one's words
make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words
I tried not to mince my words when I went to ask my neighbor to keep quiet.

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