English Explanatory Dictionary

take no prisoners

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be uncompromising.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, prisoner.

Pronunciation

En-au-take no prisoners.ogg

Word forms

take no prisoners takes no prisoners taking no prisoners took no prisoners taken no prisoners

Etymology

Implying that one kills all one's enemies instead of capturing them.

Related words

no quarter
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