How to Pronounce "pull punches"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈpəntʃɪz
PUL PUN-chiz
pˈʊl/ /pˈʌntʃɪz
PUL PUN-chiz
Definition
To make your criticism or opinion less harsh or direct, or to hold back from saying everything you really think; originally, to hit someone less hard deliberately.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈpəntʃɪz
British English
pˈʊl/ /pˈʌntʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUL PUN-chiz
UK
PUL PUN-chiz
Listen in Context
Please don't pull punches when you give me feedback.
The teacher didn't pull punches and told us exactly what was wrong.
She decided to pull her punches in the interview to not embarrass anyone.
You don't have to pull your punches—I want the truth, even if it's hard to hear.