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not mince (one's) words not mince (one's) wordsTo speak very bluntly and directly, without regard to whether one's words may upset someone. Wow, your aunt really doesn't mince her words. Is my sweatshirt really that ugly? Let me know what you think of the story when you're done, and, please, don't mince your words.See also: mince, not, wordnot mince your words or not mince words COMMON If you do not mince your words or do not mince words, you state your opinions clearly and directly, even if it offends people. She told him exactly where he'd gone wrong and she didn't mince her words. You always know you'll get the truth from Dan. He's not one to mince his words. I tell it like it is. I don't mince words.See also: mince, not, wordnot mince words (or matters) speak candidly and directly, especially when criticizing someone or something.See also: mince, not, wordnot mince your ˈwords (also not ˈmince matters) speak openly or directly; say what you think, even though you may offend somebody: Sir John, never a man to mince his words, said in a TV interview that the government had lied. ♢ I won’t mince matters: I think it’s a stupid idea. OPPOSITE: pull your punchesSee also: mince, not, word |