No bones about it Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom, usually used to emphasize honesty or certainty. It's common after statements of opinion or fact: 'There's no bones about it.' Not typically used in very formal writing. Don't confuse with 'bare bones' (the basics).
Spanish: no cabe duda - sin ninguna dudaPortuguese (BR): sem dúvida - sem rodeiosPortuguese (PT): sem dúvida - sem rodeiosChinese (Simplified): 毫无疑问 - 直截了当Chinese (Traditional): 毫無疑問 - 直截了當Hindi: बिल्कुल साफ़ तौर पर - इसमें कोई शक नहींArabic: لا شك في ذلك - بصراحةBengali: এ নিয়ে কোনো সন্দেহ নেই - পরিষ্কারভাবেRussian: без сомнений - однозначноJapanese: 疑いなく - はっきり言ってVietnamese: không nghi ngờ gì - thẳng thắnKorean: 의심할 여지 없이 - 솔직히Turkish: kesinlikle - açıkçaUrdu: اس میں کوئی شک نہیں - صاف صافIndonesian: không nghi ngờ gì - nói thẳng
Example Sentences
There's no bones about it—this is the best pizza in town.
basic
She made no bones about it when she quit her job.
basic
I have no bones about it—he's the right person for the job.
basic
I'll make no bones about it—I didn't like the movie.
natural
He has no bones about it when it comes to telling you what he thinks.
natural
No bones about it, this project is going to be tough.
natural