Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Not mince (your) words
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "not mince (your) words" is 3. State your opinion clearly.
To mince words means to speak in a roundabout way, avoiding saying what you really mean. So, not mincing words means to speak directly and honestly, without sugarcoating or beating around the bush.
The other options are incorrect.
- To say words that are confusing means to speak in a way that is difficult to understand.
- To eat a lot clumsily means to eat in a way that is messy or ungraceful.
- Not to have clarity means to be unclear or vague.