No two ways about it Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈtu/ /ˈweɪz/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
NOH TOO WAYZ uh-BOWT IT
nəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /wˈeɪz/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
noh TOO WAYZ uh-BOWT it
Definition
Used to say that something is definitely true and there is no doubt or other possible opinion about it.
Usage & Nuances
Always informal; often used to strongly confirm or close a point in conversation. Often follows facts or opinions: "He’s the best, no two ways about it." Not used for questions. Can sound emphatic or decisive.
Spanish: sin lugar a dudas - sin discusiónPortuguese (BR): sem dúvida - sem discussãoPortuguese (PT): sem dúvida - sem discussãoChinese (Simplified): 毋庸置疑 - 毫无疑问Chinese (Traditional): 毋庸置疑 - 毫無疑問Hindi: इसमें कोई दोराय नहींArabic: لا جدال في ذلك - لا شك في ذلكBengali: কোনো সন্দেহ নেই - তা একেবারে স্পষ্টRussian: это однозначно - тут уж ничего не скажешьJapanese: 間違いない - 議論の余地がないVietnamese: không còn gì phải bàn cãi - chắc chắn như vậyKorean: 의심의 여지가 없다 - 확실하다Turkish: hiç şüphesi yok - tartışmasızUrdu: اس میں کوئی شک نہیں - اس میں دو رائے نہیںIndonesian: tidak ada keraguan - sudah jelas
Example Sentences
There's no two ways about it—you need to apologize.
basic
He's the best player, no two ways about it.
basic
She was right, no two ways about it.
basic
It was a tough decision, but no two ways about it, we did what was best.
natural
You were late again—no two ways about it.
natural
Everyone was exhausted at the end of the trip, no two ways about it.
natural