make no mistake

The phrase 'make no mistake' is commonly used to emphasize certainty or seriousness in a statement, often serving as a warning or to underscore the truth of what follows.

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Definition

B2General

(imperative, emphatic)Be certain that what is being said is true or important.

Example

  • Make no mistake, this project will require a lot of hard work.
  • Make no mistake, she is the best candidate for the job.

B2Warning

(imperative, emphatic)Used to emphasize a serious warning about something.

Example

  • Make no mistake, if you break the rules, there will be consequences.
  • Make no mistake, this storm is going to be severe.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make no mistake":

no two ways about it