in\ so\ many\ words

in\ so\ many\ words
adv. phr.
1. In those exact words.

He hinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so many words.

2. • in no uncertain terms
In an outspoken way; plainly; directly.

I told him in so many words that he was crazy.

Bob was very late for their date, and Mary told Bob in no uncertain terms what she thought of him.

Compare: words of one syllable

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  • in so many words — {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. * /He hinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so many words./ 2. or[in no uncertain terms] In an outspoken way; plainly; directly. * /I told him in so many words that he was crazy./ * /Bob …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in so many words — phrasal 1. in exactly those terms < implied that such actions were criminal but did not say so in so many words > 2. in plain forthright language < in so many words, she wasn t fit to be seen Jean Stafford > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • in so many words — ► in so many words precisely in the way mentioned. Main Entry: ↑word …   English terms dictionary

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