EN · C1 · idiom

not mince your words

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mówić bez ogródek

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not mince your words

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  1. A

    Do you want honest feedback on the opening?

    Chcesz szczerą opinię o wstępie?

  2. B

    Yes, speak plainly.

    Tak, mów bez ogródek.

  3. A

    The first sentence is too long.

    Pierwsze zdanie jest za długie.

  4. B

    I'll split it in two.

    Podzielę je na dwa.

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Translations

Polishmówić bez ogródekexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germankein Blatt vor den Mund nehmenexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishhablar sin rodeosexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianговорить без обиняковexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Krytyczka mówiła o filmie bez ogródek.

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English

The critic didn't mince her words about the film.

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German

Die Kritikerin nahm bei dem Film kein Blatt vor den Mund.

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Spanish

La crítica habló sin rodeos sobre la película.

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Russian

Критик высказалась о фильме без обиняков.

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Grammar

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not mince your words
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The critic didn't mince her words about the film.

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