Meaning of 'Pull your punches'
What does the saying 'Pull your punches' mean?
Idiom: Pull your punches
Meaning:
If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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