in no uncertain terms

1. Emphatically, definitely so. For example, Jane told them in no uncertain terms that she wanted no part of their practical joke. The double negative in this idiom serves for emphasis. [Mid-1900s] Also see in so many words.

Example Sentences

“The district court quickly shut down this effort in no uncertain terms. Maybe this has slowed the government’s efforts to expand expedited removal, or maybe the government is waiting for another test case where the non-citizen lacks legal representation.”

From Los Angeles Times

The EPA website on contrails states in no uncertain terms that “chemtrails” are a myth.

From Salon

Last year's end-of-summit declaration referenced – in no uncertain terms – Moscow's "brutal war of aggression" several times.

From BBC

“We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants,” the group stated.

From Los Angeles Times

On his 1979 album, “Slow Train Coming,” Dylan had come out in no uncertain terms as a man who now held fast to Jesus love.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• categorically 
• explicitly 
• plainly www.thesaurus.com
• pointedly 
• specifically 
• unequivocally 
• unmistakably www.thesaurus.com