- pull (one's) punches usu. with negative
- pull (one's) punches usu. with negativebe less forceful, severe, or violent than one could be.→ pull
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
pull (one's) punches usu. with negative
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pull punches — pull (one s) punches [usu. with negative] be less forceful, severe, or violent than one could be a smooth tongued critic who doesn t pull his punches * * * pull punches : to express criticism in a mild or kind way usually used in negative… … Useful english dictionary
pull — verb 1》 exert force on so as to cause movement towards oneself or the origin of the force. ↘be attached to the front and be the source of forward movement of (a vehicle). ↘remove by pulling. ↘(pull at/on) inhale deeply while drawing… … English new terms dictionary
