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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈboʊnz/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
mˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /bˈəʊnz/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT
UK
MAYK noh BOHNZ uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
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.