Tommy Tran
2021-09-28 11:09
Mince matters verb phrase dated
The noun "matters" can be replaced by "words."
To control one's own words to be polite or avoid causing upset or controversy
He didn't mince matters, and he really hurt her.
You don't have to mince matters. Just tell me what you really think.
My dad doesn't mince matters when it comes to politics.
a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.
1. To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack
2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people
To be under the control of someone or something
To have someone completely under your control
The phrase is often used in the negative form.
The phrase dates back to the mid-1500s and refers to softening the unpleasant impact of words by cutting anything like meat into small pieces.
Do you see anything wrong?
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