The doctor pulled no punches. He explained in detail the risks of the operation.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
pull your punches — pull (your/its) punches to deal with something in a way that is not completely honest. I want you to tell me what you think, and don t pull your punches. The film pulls its punches by making a disaster seem romantic. Opposite of: pull no punches… … New idioms dictionary
pull its punches — pull (your/its) punches to deal with something in a way that is not completely honest. I want you to tell me what you think, and don t pull your punches. The film pulls its punches by making a disaster seem romantic. Opposite of: pull no punches… … New idioms dictionary
pull no punches — If you pull no punches, you hold nothing back … The small dictionary of idiomes
pull your punches — If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal … The small dictionary of idiomes
pull your punches — pull your ˈpunches idiom (informal) (usually used in negative sentences) to express sth less strongly than you are able to, for example to avoid upsetting or shocking sb • Her articles certainly don t pull any punches. Main entry: ↑pullidiom … Useful english dictionary
Pull No Punches — Infobox Album | Name = Pull No Punches Type = Album Artist = The Blackout Released = 2004 Recorded = Genre = Post hardcore Length = 13:23 Label = Producer = |Romesh Dodangoda Reviews = Last album = This album = Pull No Punches (2004) Next album … Wikipedia
pull no punches — to deal with something honestly without hiding anything. One congressional leader pulled no punches, saying “we have a recession.” The 20 minute training video pulls no punches, showing chilling pictures of accident victims. Usage notes: often… … New idioms dictionary
pull any punches — (not) pull any punches to speak in an honest way without trying to be kind. This man doesn t pull any punches. I wouldn t like to get into an argument with him … New idioms dictionary
pull your punches — If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Pull no punches — If you pull no punches, you hold nothing back … Dictionary of English idioms
