no-nonsense
adjective/ˌnəʊ ˈnɒnsns/
/ˌnəʊ ˈnɑːnsens/, /ˌnəʊ ˈnɑːnsns/
[only before noun]- simple and direct; only paying attention to important and necessary things
- a no-nonsense approach/style
- She was a tough, no-nonsense leader.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryNo-nonsense is used with these nouns:- approach
- manner
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
Check pronunciation:
no-nonsense