in so many words
US /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
UK /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/

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명확하게, 분명히, 직접적으로
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.
그녀는 떠난다고 명확하게 말하지는 않았지만, 그녀의 행동이 그것을 분명히 했다.
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He never admitted in so many words that he was wrong, but he did apologize.
그는 자신이 틀렸다고 명확하게 말하지는 않았지만, 사과는 했다.