no-nonsense attitude

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no-nonsense
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/us
/ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practical and serious, and only interested in doing what is necessary or achieving what is intended, without silly ideas ...
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attitude
noun
uk
/ˈæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/us
/ˈæt̬.ə.tuːd/
a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused ...
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(Definition ofno-nonsenseandattitudefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This nickname was given to him for hisno-nonsenseattitudein policing fights, and his 6-foot-2, 225 lb body.
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He's also a big man with a lantern jaw and ano-nonsenseattitude, and all he's interested in is the biggest scoop of his career.
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She's feisty and glamorous with ano-nonsenseattitude.
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Her co-workers regarded her as responsible and dependable, and noted herno-nonsenseattitude.
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Braddock was known for his fearless nature, superb piloting skills andno-nonsenseattitude.
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Her simplicity, righteousness andno-nonsenseattitudeare qualities any man would want his life partner to possess.
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She puts up ano-nonsenseattitudeand is truly confounded and frustrated by the recent spate of events.
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Her calm demeanor andno-nonsenseattitudegained her many followers, while her ability to listen gained her many friends.
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As the leader of the truck, he has ano-nonsenseattitudeand commands respect at the risk of alienating some of his housemates due to his stand-offish demeanor.
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He is attracted to herno-nonsenseattitude.
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Kaori has a cynical,no-nonsenseattitudeto life, which many students interpret as a cold nature.
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Rio is shown to have ano-nonsenseattitudeand is stricter in her discipline and the issuance of orders as compared to her commanding officer.
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Blanche's trademark withering one-liners andno-nonsenseattitudemade her a firm favourite of fans of the long-running show.
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Michael is turned on by herno-nonsenseattitudeand strong sense of self-reliance.
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