give/receive no quarterBEAT/DEFEAT literaryPM if someone gives no quarter, they do not show any pity or gentleness when dealing with someone, especially an enemy 不怜悯〔某人,尤指敌人〕/不被〔某人,尤指敌人〕怜悯 It was a fight to the death, with no quarter given. 那是一场殊死搏斗,谁也不会心慈手软。
give/receive no quarter• D'Arcy had opened her up, exposing her raw emotions, giving no quarter and taking none.• He says you give no quarter.
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