martes, 1 de septiembre de 2009

Take no prisoners 251


do things in a very agressive way

take no prisoners
1. Lit. to kill the enemy rather than seize the enemy as prisoners. The soldiers' orders were to take no prisoners.
2. Fig. to be extremely ruthless with the opposition. The new manager takes no prisoners. He is ruthless and stern.
See also: take
MGH_Idi()
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms

take no prisoners
to be extremely determined to get what you want In the big games against the best players, he takes no prisoners.
Usage notes: said about someone who is not worried about anyone's opinions of their actions

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