How to Pronounce "take no prisoners"
expression
TAYK NOH PRIZ-uh-nurz
TAYK NOH PRIZ-uh-nuhz
Definition
To act with total determination or aggression, showing no mercy or compromise toward opponents or obstacles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈpɹɪzənɝz/, /ˈpɹɪznɝz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /pɹˈɪzənəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK NOH PRIZ-uh-nurz
UK
TAYK NOH PRIZ-uh-nuhz
Listen in Context
Our coach wants us to take no prisoners in the final match.
She approaches every project and takes no prisoners.
The new policy takes no prisoners with late payments.
When Sarah's on a deadline, she takes no prisoners—everything has to be perfect.