make no mistake

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English[edit]

Phrase[edit]

make no mistake

  1. Be assured; be certain.
    Synonym: believe me
    • 2001 September 11, George W. Bush, quotee, “Full transcript of George Bush's statement”, in The Guardian‎[1]:
      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.
    • 2023 November 11, Matthew Howarth, “Arsenal 3-1 Burnley”, in BBC Sport:
      Kai Havertz - who endured another frustrating afternoon - should have done better from a Saka corner and Trossard had another powerful drive tipped over by Trafford, but the Belgian made no mistake after Saka rose highest to steer a Zinchenko delivery into his path.

Usage notes[edit]

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

Translations[edit]

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