Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-so-many-words
idiom
/ˈɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something has been said explicitly or clearly.
Examples
- He explained his decision in so many words, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
- She told him, in so many words, that she wasn’t interested in going out.
Meaning
To state something directly or plainly, often after a period of indirect communication.
Synonyms
- in plain terms
- to put it simply
- expressly
