to pull one's punches

Definice a Význam "pull one's punches"

to pull one's punches

to deliberately hold back or lessen the force or impact of one's actions, often to avoid causing harm or offense

Idiom

Informal

Example

In the world we live in, you do n't get anywhere by pulling your punches.

During the presentation, he did n't pull his punches and gave a straightforward critique of the project's flaws.

to pull no punches

{not} [pull] {one's} punches

{not} [pull] any punches

to pull no punches

to show one's criticism or disapproval without considering other people's feelings

Idiom

Informal

Example

And after the match, the Carlisle boss was n't pulling his punches when describing his players' performance.

My father is very direct and pulls no punches.

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