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In No Uncertain Terms Idiom

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in no uncertain terms
What does in no uncertain terms mean?
in very specific and direct languageI told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.
in no uncertain terms
What does in no uncertain terms mean?
in very specific and direct language I told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.


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above suspicion
What does "above suspicion" mean?
to be very honest so that nobody would suspect youThe man's actions are always above suspicion.
every which way
What does "every which way" mean?
in all directions The small children at the birthday party were running every which way.

thick-skinned
What does "thick-skinned" mean?
insensitive, not easily upset or hurtYou really must be thick-skinned if you decide to get involved in politics.
hold one's end of the bargain up
What does "hold one's end of the bargain up" mean?
do one's part as you have agreedThe students were not holding their end of the bargain up when they didn't do their homework.
come on strong
What does "come on strong" mean?
to overwhelm others with very strong language or personalityThe salesman came on strong at the meeting and angered the other members of the team.
examination for discovery
What does "examination for discovery" mean?
an oral examination that is taken under oath in which each side to a lawsuit has the right to examine the other side's witnesses before a trial or hearingThe man spent several hours in an examination for discovery session in connection with his case.
within an inch of one`s life
What does "within an inch of one`s life" mean?
almost deadThe elderly man was beaten to within an inch of his life.
up for grabs
What does "up for grabs" mean?
unclaimed; available
flat broke
What does "flat broke" mean?
to have no money at allI am flat broke and do not have enough money to pay my rent.
as sly as a fox
What does "as sly as a fox" mean?
smart and cleverThe manager of our apartment is as sly as a fox.

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