Answer:
explicitly expressly rejected the proposal
Explanation:
If you say something expressly, you say it in a clear way, so that your meaning cannot be doubted:
1) Did she have the courage to leave a cushion job
2) Finally she worked up the courage and turned on the computer.
3) His words put courage into every heart
4) The child was small and somewhat deformed, but of great courage and intelligence.
5)Finally she dragged up the courage to broach the subject.
