make no bones about

== English == === Etymology === A reference to complaining about finding animal bones in food; compare find no bones in (“(obsolete) to experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation”) and have a bone to pick. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌmeɪk nəʊ ˈbəʊnz əˌbaʊt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌmeɪk noʊ ˈboʊnz əˌbaʊt/ === Verb === make no bones about (third-person singular simple present makes no bones about, present participle making no bones about, simple past and past participle made no bones about) (idiomatic) To do, indicate, or say something clearly and without hesitation, even if it may be unpleasant. [from 16th c.] Antonym: make bones about (dated) ==== Usage notes ==== Formerly also used with other prepositions such as at, in, of, and to. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === References ===