not mince (your) words

Related to word: mince

Idiom

Definition

  1. To express one's thoughts and opinions in a frank and direct manner, even if it might offend or upset others.

    坦率且直接地表达自己的想法,即使这样做可能会使他人不高兴。

    • In the meeting, she didn't mince words and pointed out the problems with the project directly.

      在会议中,她直言不讳,直接指出了项目中的问题。

    • He never minces words, always expressing his thoughts frankly.

      他从不拐弯抹角,总是坦率地表达自己的想法。

    • The coach didn't mince words, telling the players directly that their performance was not good enough.

      教练直言不讳,直接告诉球员们他们的表现不够好。