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no-nonsense
[ noh-non-sens, -suhns ]
adjective
- not tolerating anything frivolous or trifling; firm and businesslike:
a no-nonsense approach to money matters; a no-nonsense teacher with well-behaved classes.
Synonyms: , , ,
- economical or utilitarian; practical:
a no-nonsense car that gets excellent gas mileage.
- plain and simple; not fancy, complicated, or elegant:
no-nonsense recipes for easy preparation.
no-nonsense
/ ˌəʊˈɒԲəԲ /
adjective
- sensible, practical, straightforward; without nonsense of any kind
a businesslike no-nonsense approach
a severe no-nonsense look
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of no-nonsense1
Example Sentences
Among her backers, she was seen as a no-nonsense, straight-talking leader who had helped steer the department through ever-changing legal issues including traffic stops, press access and news events.
Her no-nonsense empathy shines particularly when she’s dealing with Elizabeth, whose life at the ranch has been a series of unfortunate events, including being shot and suffering a miscarriage.
The no-nonsense defender's previous five games before this stellar show of defiance saw him get one minute against Stevenage; two against Lincoln; one against Reading; another one against Bradford and five against Charlton.
Known for his cantankerous, no-nonsense business dealings and his "you're fired/hired" catchphrase, Lord Sugar insists his on-screen persona is how he is in real life.
Maybe the most rewarding quality “Eephus” displays as a first-ballot hall of fame sports movie is the dedication of Lund and company to just being what they are: no-nonsense celebrants of something ephemeral yet enduring.
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