How to Pronounce "no bones about it"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈboʊnz/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT IT
nəʊ/ /bˈəʊnz/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT IT
Definition
This expression means to be very clear and direct about something, with no doubt or hesitation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈboʊnz/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
nəʊ/ /bˈəʊnz/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT IT
UK
NOH BOHNZ uh-BOWT IT
Listen in Context
There's no bones about it—this is the best pizza in town.
She made no bones about it when she quit her job.
I have no bones about it—he's the right person for the job.
I'll make no bones about it—I didn't like the movie.