in so many words
US /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
UK /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
1.
en toutes lettres, explicitement, clairement
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.
Elle n'a pas dit en toutes lettres qu'elle partait, mais ses actions l'ont clairement montré.
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He never admitted in so many words that he was wrong, but he did apologize.
Il n'a jamais admis en toutes lettres qu'il avait tort, mais il s'est excusé.