in no uncertain terms

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Meaning: (idiomatic,of a statement, especially a threat or admonishment)Definitely,clearly; bluntly, forthrightly; explicitly, categorically,unequivocally.1919,Stewart Edward White, chapter 11, inThe Killer:The latter held up the lamp where it wouldn't get smashed and admonished themin no uncertain termsthat he wanted me alive.1961November 3, “Toughening Up”, inTime:Kennedy assured West German Ambassador Wilhelm Grewein no uncertain termsthat he does not intend to let West Berlin go down the drain.1991December 1, Dawn Schmitz, quoting Reggie Williams, “African American AIDS Money Cut”, inGay Community News, volume19, number20, page 2:We think it's time the people whose lives are being affected by callous indifference and malignant neglect let elected representatives and government agencies know their concernsin no uncertain terms.2011January 31, Ben McGrath, “Does football have a future: The NFL and the concussion crisis”, inThe New Yorker:In no uncertain termsdo I believe that we should outlaw or 'wuss down' contact sports!!!

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