| Idiom | (to) mince words |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to control one's language so as to be polite note: Mince has two main meanings: in this expression, it means "to make less harsh." It also means "to chop foods into tiny pieces." |
| Example | Sue told you your new product idea was "the stupidest idea she's ever heard?" Clearly she's not one to mince words! |
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