there are no two ways about it
Meaning: The matter admits no doubt or alternative.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “There are no two ways about it: the roof has to be replaced.”
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Two "ways" are two possible views of a question. The phrase is recorded from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
- Spanish: no tener vuelta de hoja — literally: to have no turning of the page
More idioms — Daily Life
- a dime a dozen — So common as to be worth very little.
- fire the starting gun — To signal the official start of something.
- come what may — Whatever happens.
- have plenty left in the tank — To still have energy or resources in reserve.
- willy-nilly — Whether one wants it or not; also, in a disorganized way.
- make oneself scarce — To leave quickly, or to keep out of the way.
More English idioms
- bang one's head against a brick wall — To keep trying something with no result.
- have a whale of a time — To enjoy oneself enormously.
- get off on the right foot — To make a good start.
- turn one's back on someone — To abandon or refuse to help someone.
- no holds barred — With no rules or restraints.
- one's heart sinks — To feel sudden disappointment or dread.