make no mistake

English

Phrase

make no mistake

  1. Be assured; be certain.
    Synonym: believe me
    • 2001 September 11, quoting George W. Bush, “Full transcript of George Bush's statement”, in The Guardian‎:
      Make no mistake. The United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts.
    • 2010, Peter V. Brett, The Desert Spear (page 384)
      “Make no mistake, they come to kill and rape until the entire Northland is levied into their army.”
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make,‎ no,‎ mistake.

Usage notes

Usually used in the imperative mood, often followed by a warning about something unpleasant to be expected.

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