in so many words
US /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
UK /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
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con todas las palabras, explícitamente, directamente
explicitly or directly; in plain terms
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She didn't say in so many words that she was leaving, but her actions made it clear.
No dijo con todas las palabras que se iba, pero sus acciones lo dejaron claro.
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He never admitted in so many words that he was wrong, but he did apologize.
Nunca admitió con todas las palabras que estaba equivocado, pero se disculpó.