Question of the Day #850

'Disgruntled' Prince Harry will 'pull no punches' in upcoming memoir

From the headline of this article at The News.

  上記の文で、pull no punchesの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "pull no punches" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

手加減しない

Pull punches/pull a punchを直訳すると、「パンチの力を抜く」なので、pull no punchesが上記の訳になるわけです。
また、下記例文2と3のようにnot pull any/your punchesの変形もあります。

 

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To act without restraint or limitations; to not soften one's words or actions.

   

Examples

• My father is very direct and pulls no punches.
• Her image is that of an investigative reporter who doesn't pull any punches.
• She doesn't pull her punches when talking about lazy people.
• The doctor pulled no punches but told us the whole truth.
• Everyone around here is so afraid to be honest with me because I'm the boss, but I need you to pull no punches — what exactly do you think is wrong with the company?

   

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