How to Pronounce "make no bones about"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈboʊnz/ /əˈbaʊt

MAYK NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT

mˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /bˈəʊnz/ /ɐbˈaʊt

MAYK noh BOHNZ uh-BOWT

Definition

To speak or act very honestly and directly, without trying to hide your feelings or opinions.

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈboʊnz/ /əˈbaʊt

British English

mˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /bˈəʊnz/ /ɐbˈaʊt

MAYK NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT

MAYK noh BOHNZ uh-BOWT

She made no bones about her dislike of the food.

I make no bones about wanting a promotion.

He made no bones about his opinion.

Let's make no bones about it—we need to do better next time.