"mezzi termini" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Italian]

Etymology: Literally, “half terms”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|half terms}} “half terms”, {{lit|half terms}} Literally, “half terms” Head templates: {{it-noun|m-p}} mezzi termini m pl (plural only)
  1. cautious, reticent, or evasive expressions; mincing of words Tags: masculine, plural, plural-only Related terms: senza mezze parole
    Sense id: en-mezzi_termini-it-noun-f26W83gm Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header, Italian pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "english": "When asked once what sort of out-of-town conferences were OK for administration officials to attend, his response was short and to the point: \"If it sounds fun, you can't go.\"",
          "ref": "2020, Barack Obama, chapter 22, in Chicca Galli, Paolo Lucca, Giuseppe Maugeri, transl., Una terra promessa [A Promised Land], Garzanti Libri:",
          "text": "Quando una volta gli chiesero a quali convegni fuori città potessero partecipare i funzionari dell'amministrazione, rispose senza mezzi termini: «Se è qualcosa di potenzialmente divertente, non ci potete andare».",
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