take no prisoners
The idiom "take no prisoners" describes a highly determined and uncompromising approach to achieving goals, often without regard for others.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)To act with ruthless determination, showing no mercy or compromise.
Example
- In the boardroom, she takes no prisoners, always pushing for the best deal.
C1Business
(informal)To be extremely aggressive and uncompromising in achieving one's goals.
Example
- The new CEO is known to take no prisoners when it comes to cutting costs.
C1Sports
(informal)To pursue objectives with relentless intensity, disregarding any obstacles or opposition.
Example
- The coach told the team to take no prisoners in the final match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take no prisoners":
no holds barredplay hardballleave no stone unturnedtake by stormgo for brokestick to one's gunsfight to the deathshoot first and ask questions latergo hard