make no pretence
Frequency: 7.111.9 per million words
To not try to hide your true feelings, intentions, or abilities.
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Examples (10)
- I make no pretence to be an expert on the subject.
- She made no pretence about her true feelings.
- We should make no pretence that this task will be easy.
- The author makes no pretence of offering simple answers.
- He has made no pretence of being interested in the project since day one.
- Let's make no pretence; the negotiations were difficult.
- They will make no pretence concerning their intentions in the upcoming meeting.
- Even in defeat, the team made no pretence of finding excuses.
- The artist makes no pretence of adhering to traditional forms.
- From his blunt remarks, it was clear he made no pretence of being polite.