no nonsense
All business, always
No nonsense describes a practical, serious approach that tolerates no foolishness or wasted effort.
A no-nonsense teacher maintains strict discipline.
A no-nonsense style is direct and efficient.
The phrase usually signals approval—someone who cuts through distractions to get things done: She took a no-nonsense approach to the budget crisis.
- conciseBriefly and clearly stated
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- no frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- plainspokenCandid in speech
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
straight shooter · serious · mean business · direct · cut to the chase · straightforward · candid · methodical · unembellished · matter-of-fact · brass tacks · disciplined · by the book · focused · blunt · brusque · tough love · organized
- Candor Phrasesto be honest, truth be told, honestly, frankly, to tell the truth
- candorfrankness, directness, bluntness, candor, straightforwardness
- Business Talkmeeting, agenda, deadline, goals, priorities
- expressions of simplicityeasy, simple, basic, plain, clear
no nonsenseindulgent
Too willing to yield
permissive · freewheeling · loosey-goosey · easygoing · lax
nonsense, sense, sensible, sensibly, senseless, senselessly, senselessness, nonsensical, nonsensically