Meaning of 'Take no prisoners'
What does the saying 'Take no prisoners' mean?
Idiom: Take no prisoners
Meaning:
If people take no prisoners, they do things in a very aggressive way, without considering any harm they might do to achieve their objectives.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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