In no uncertain terms Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ənˈsɝtən/ /ˈtɝmz
in NOH uhn-SUR-tuhn TURMZ
ˈɪn/ /nəʊ/ /ʌnsˈɜːtən/ /tˈɜːmz
in NOH un-SUR-tuhn TURMZ
Definition
To say something very clearly and directly, leaving no doubt about the meaning.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; used often in professional, legal, or serious conversations to emphasize absolute clarity. Common with reporting speech ('She told them in no uncertain terms'). Not typically used in casual talk.
Spanish: sin rodeos - de manera clara y directaPortuguese (BR): sem rodeios - de forma clara e diretaPortuguese (PT): sem rodeios - de forma clara e diretaChinese (Simplified): 明确地 - 毫不含糊地Chinese (Traditional): 明確地 - 毫不含糊地Hindi: स्पष्ट शब्दों में - बिलकुल साफ तौर परArabic: بعبارات صريحة - بشكل واضح وصريحBengali: স্পষ্ট ভাষায় - কোনো দ্বিধা না রেখেRussian: в категоричной форме - недвусмысленноJapanese: はっきりと - 明確にVietnamese: rõ ràng - dứt khoátKorean: 확실하게 - 단호하게Turkish: açık bir şekilde - hiç şüpheye yer bırakmadanUrdu: دو ٹوک الفاظ میں - صاف الفاظ میںIndonesian: dengan tegas - dengan sangat jelas
Example Sentences
She told him in no uncertain terms to leave.
basic
The manager explained the rules in no uncertain terms.
basic
My parents told me in no uncertain terms to be home by ten.
basic
He made his feelings known in no uncertain terms.
natural
The teacher warned the class in no uncertain terms about cheating.
natural
The company rejected the offer in no uncertain terms.
natural