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in terms of (also in ... terms)
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used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing:
In financial terms, the project was not a success. in no uncertain terms
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in a very clear way:
She told him what she thought of his behaviour in no uncertain terms (= she made her disappr
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- in terms of (also in ... terms) B2 used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing: In financial terms, the project was not a success.
- in no uncertain terms C2 in a very clear way: She told him what she thought of his behaviour in no uncertain terms (= she made her disapproval very clear).
- in strong, mild, etc. terms using language that clearly shows your feelings: He complained in the strongest terms.
- in ... terms saying something in a particular way: She made her disagreement clear, in the strongest possible terms. They spoke in glowing terms of his achievements.
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