"in so many words" in Indonesian
Definition
Digunakan saat seseorang mengatakan sesuatu secara jelas dan langsung, biasanya dengan kata-kata persis. Sering menandakan perbedaan antara menyatakan secara eksplisit dan sekadar memberi petunjuk.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Bisa dipakai di situasi formal maupun informal. 'not in so many words' berarti tidak dikatakan langsung, hanya disiratkan saja. Menonjolkan perbedaan antara ungkapan eksplisit dan implisit.
Examples
He told me to leave, in so many words.
Dia menyuruh saya pergi, **secara langsung**.
She apologized, in so many words.
Dia meminta maaf **secara langsung**.
He said I was wrong, in so many words.
Dia bilang saya salah, **secara langsung**.
He didn't say it in so many words, but I knew he wanted me gone.
Dia tidak mengatakannya **secara langsung**, tapi saya tahu dia ingin saya pergi.
She never called me lazy in so many words, but it was pretty clear.
Dia tidak pernah memanggil saya malas **secara langsung**, tapi itu cukup jelas.
If you want a raise, just ask in so many words—don't beat around the bush.
Kalau kamu mau kenaikan gaji, minta saja **secara langsung**—jangan bertele-tele.