English
Verb
mince words
#idiom To restrain oneself in a conversation, by using euphemisms or withholding some comments.
#: Let's not mince words. Your idea is ridiculous.
#: The teacher did not mince words while complaining about the student.
Translations
Spanish: tener pelos en la lengua
Telugu: న�ళ�ళ� నమ�ల� (neeLLu namulu)
Related terms
minced oath
Usage notes
Usually used in the negative. Hence, "not mince words" means to be straightforward, plain-spoken, or blunt.
References
"mince / not mince words" in the Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.0.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.
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