pull your punches
US /pʊl jʊər ˈpʌn.tʃɪz/
UK /pʊl jʊər ˈpʌn.tʃɪz/
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手下留情, 有所保留, 不尽力
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.
评论家没有手下留情，批评了电影的每一个方面。
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You need to tell him the truth; don't pull your punches.
你需要告诉他真相；不要手下留情。