pull your punches
US /pʊl jʊər ˈpʌn.tʃɪz/
UK /pʊl jʊər ˈpʌn.tʃɪz/
1.
menahan diri, tidak terus terang, melunakkan kritikan
to hold back or limit the force of one's criticism or actions
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The reviewer didn't pull any punches, criticizing every aspect of the film.
Pengulas tidak menahan diri, mengkritik setiap aspek film.
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You need to tell him the truth; don't pull your punches.
Kamu harus mengatakan yang sebenarnya padanya; jangan menahan diri.