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no-non⋅sense

[noh-non-sens, -suhns]
–adjective
1. not tolerating anything frivolous or trifling; firm and businesslike: a no-nonsense approach to money matters; a no-nonsense teacher with well-behaved classes.
2. economical or utilitarian; practical: a no-nonsense car that gets excellent gas mileage.
3. plain and simple; not fancy, complicated, or elegant: no-nonsense recipes for easy preparation.

Origin:
1925–30


1. earnest, diligent, resolute, purposeful.
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no-nonsense 
"not tolerating foolishness, businesslike," 1928," from phrase to stand no nonsense, which is attested from 1821, originally in sporting slang.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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