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pull one's punches
Verb
alt-of
alternative
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（比喩的に）相手に対し批判や攻撃を和らげた、手加減した態度をとること。 / （言葉や行動で）厳しさを控え、和らげた表現や行動を選ぶこと。
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（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) Alternative form of pull punches
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pull one's punches
It's hard not to pull one's punches when criticizing a friend, but sometimes honesty matters more.
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It's hard not to pull one's punches when criticizing a friend, but sometimes honesty matters more.
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