Mince words Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɪns/ /ˈwɝdz
MINSS WURDZ
mˈɪns/ /wˈɜːdz
MINSS WURDZ
Definición
To avoid speaking directly or bluntly, often by softening the truth or not giving a clear opinion.
Uso & Matices
Most often appears in the negative form: 'not mince words', meaning to speak very directly or bluntly. Formal or semi-formal, often describing criticism or strong opinions. Rarely used outside of this fixed phrase. Do not confuse with 'minced meat'.
Spanish: andar con rodeos - medir las palabrasPortuguese (BR): medir as palavras - usar meias palavrasPortuguese (PT): medir as palavras - usar meias palavrasChinese (Simplified): 拐弯抹角 - 说话委婉Chinese (Traditional): 拐彎抹角 - 說話委婉Hindi: बचकर बोलना - शब्दों को तोलनाArabic: ينتقي كلماته - يراعي الكلماتBengali: সরাসরি কথা না বলা - সত্য গোপন করা (ভদ্রভাবে)Russian: смягчать выражения - говорить завуалированоJapanese: はっきり言わない - 遠回しに言うVietnamese: nói vòng vo - tránh nói thẳngKorean: 돌려 말하다 - 직설적으로 말하지 않다Turkish: lafı dolandırmak - doğrudan konuşmamakUrdu: گول مول بات کرنا - صاف گوئی سے گریز کرناIndonesian: berkata secara tidak langsung - berputar-putar
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He doesn't mince words when he talks about politics.
basic
She will not mince words if she is upset.
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The boss did not mince words during the meeting.
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Let’s not mince words—the project failed terribly.
natural
If you want honest feedback, I won’t mince words.
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Jack is known for not mincing words with his team.
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