“takeno”

The following 5 entries include the term takeno.

take-no-prisoners

adjective

: having a fierce, relentless, or aggressive character

take no prisoners

idiomatic phrase

: to be aggressively harsh, tough, or relentless (as in pursuing a goal, exploiting an advantage, or expressing criticism)

not take no for an answer

idiom

: to insist on something

take no chances

idiom

: to not do something that is risky or dangerous

take no notice

idiom

: to ignore someone or something usually + of


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