Example sentences of "tell [prep] no " in BNC.
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| 1 | The four local factories were told in no uncertain terms that they had to celebrate . |
| 2 | In particular , the Full Moon in your opposite sign of Aries on the 14th may prove to be tense , and even a little tearful , but partners , employers and family members alike must be told in no uncertain terms that you intend to do things your way or not at all . |
| 3 | Then when , a few months later , I met the man who was to become my husband , I was told in no uncertain terms that Helen — would n't you know it ? — did not approve . |
| 4 | Those coming into leadership are told in no uncertain terms what their task is to be . |
| 5 | Visitors caught lighting up in the space age reception area at ITN 's spanking new London HQ are told in no uncertain terms that smoking is NOT allowed . |
| 6 | He was being told in no uncertain terms that he could come out of all this as the loving , caring father who would do anything to keep his daughter 's reputation ; who welcomed her choice of husband with open arms ; who would not bow down in the face of adversity , but would rise up and conquer it . |
| 7 | The employers were told in no uncertain terms that " when a favourable opportunity presented itself , he would " submit his proposition anew " . |
| 8 | If the right hon. Member for Aylesbury ( Sir T. Raison ) inquires of the trustees and directors of either the national or the Tate he will be told in no uncertain terms that it is extremely unsatisfactory that they can not acquire the sort of painting that they need to keep their collections fresh and up to date . |
| 9 | But So far the Serbs seem not to care about their world image so the MP suggests they need to be told in no uncertain terms . |
| 10 | Mr Delors should be told in no uncertain terms that his job is to stick up for the whole of the EC not just for France . |
| 11 | They want the thing to be sorted out properly in Brussels and they want the French authorities to be told in no uncertain terms that it 's their job to control the activities of their farmers . |