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pull punches
roll with the punches
pull one's punches
Idiom(s): pull one's punchesTheme: CRITICISM
to hold back in one's criticism. (Usually in the negative. The one's can be replaced with any.)
• I didn't pull any punches. I told her just what I thought of her.
• The teacher doesn't pull any punches when it comes to discipline.
Pull no punches
If you pull no punches, you hold nothing back.Pull your punches
If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal.pull one's punches|pull|punch|punches
v. phr., informal 1. Not to hit as hard as you can. Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win the boxing match. 2. To hide unpleasant facts or make them seem good.
Usually used in the negative. The mayor spoke bluntly; he didn't pull any punches. Antonym: STRAIGHT PROM THE SHOULDER.
not cull any punches
To allege actual bluntly and directly, after attention to whether one's words may agitated someone. Wow, your aunt absolutely doesn't cull any punches. Is my sweatshirt absolutely that ugly? Let me apperceive what you anticipate of the adventure back you're done, and, please, don't cull any punches.Learn more: any, not, pull, punch
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