What does the phrase "you mince no words" mean?
2007-08-20 06:08:48 · 5 answers · asked by Bernae D 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Someone who does not mince there words, Means that they give it to you straight, with no deviations.
Example: question. Would you like to go to the cinema with me on a date.
Answer: No i wouldn't.
Instead of: No thank you, it was very nice of you to ask me, maybe another time.
2007-08-20 06:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by dann_501 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"not mince words" or "matters" = to speak directly and frankly; be blunt or outspoken: He was angry and didn't mince words.
2007-08-20 06:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by Fairy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you get straight to the point
you don't try to fluff the conversation to make someone feel better
4 example
I hate your freaking guts
vs.
your not my favorite person
2007-08-20 06:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are a straight talker
2007-08-20 06:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically, it means you say what you are thinking.
2007-08-20 06:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋