- mince words (or one's words) usu. with negative
- mince words (or one's words) usu. with negativevoice one's disapproval delicately or gently.→ mince
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
mince words (or one's words) usu. with negative
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mince — verb 1》 [often as adjective minced] cut up or shred (meat) into very small pieces. 2》 walk in an affected manner with short, quick steps and swinging hips. noun chiefly Brit. minced meat. Phrases mince words (or one s words) [usu. with negative]… … English new terms dictionary
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