Meaning of the word "pull your punches" in English
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pull your punches
US /pʊl jʊər ˈpʌn.tʃɪz/
UK /pʊl jʊər ˈpʌn.tʃɪz/
Idiom
1.
to hold back or limit the force of one's criticism or actions
Example:
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The reviewer didn't pull any punches, criticizing every aspect of the film.
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You need to tell him the truth; don't pull your punches.
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