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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

pull no punches

pull no punches

Meaning

Speak or act very directly without softening criticism.

Usage example

Use "pull no punches" when speak or act very directly without softening criticism.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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