noifsandsorbuts Ultimatum Without excuses Unqualified (with a hint to this puzzle's theme) Positively no excuses Kin of "That's final!" "I don't want to hear any excuses," as well as a hint to this puzzle's theme "... period!" Positively as is Familiar five-word phrase that means "Excuses are unacceptable!" Unequivocal statement re this puzzle Statement defied by this puzzle