| 词汇 | pull your punches |
| 释义 | Idiom pull your punchespull (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 Etymology: based on boxing, from the literal meaning of pull your punches (= to not hit the other fighter as hard as you can) pull (one's) punches1. To act as if one is punching someone, without making any or much physical contact. How dare you—I have never pulled my punches during a fight in my entire career! I know you're trying to make the scene realistic, but please pull your punches next time! 2. By extension, to restrain one's commentary or criticism to avoid offending or upsetting someone. (Usually used in the negative.) I want your honest opinion of my story—don't pull your punches! Wow, your aunt really doesn't pull her punches. Is my sweatshirt really that ugly? pull your punchesbe less forceful, severe, or violent than you could be.pull your ˈpunches(informal) (usually used in negative sentences) express something less strongly than you are able to, for example to avoid upsetting or shocking somebody: Her articles certainly don’t pull any punches.I don’t believe in pulling punches. If they’re wrong, let’s say so. OPPOSITE: not mince your words |
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