in so many words
US /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
UK /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
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com todas as letras, explicitamente, diretamente
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.
Ela não disse com todas as letras que estava saindo, mas suas ações deixaram isso claro.
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He never admitted in so many words that he was wrong, but he did apologize.
Ele nunca admitiu com todas as letras que estava errado, mas pediu desculpas.