Смысл: counterpunches 
counterpunch 1. [ʹkaʋntəpʌntʃ] n
<Í> ответный удар
2.[ʹkaʋntəpʌntʃ] v
<Í> нанести ответный удар
<Í> ответный удар
2.
<Í> нанести ответный удар
pull one’s punches Идиома
pull punches
roll with the punches
pull one's punches
Idiom(s): pull one's punchesTheme: CRITICISM
to hold back in one's criticism. (Usually in the negative. The one's can be replaced with any.)
• I didn't pull any punches. I told her just what I thought of her.
• The teacher doesn't pull any punches when it comes to discipline.
Pull no punches
If you pull no punches, you hold nothing back.Pull your punches
If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal.pull one's punches|pull|punch|punches
v. phr., informal 1. Not to hit as hard as you can. Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win the boxing match. 2. To hide unpleasant facts or make them seem good.
Usually used in the negative. The mayor spoke bluntly; he didn't pull any punches. Antonym: STRAIGHT PROM THE SHOULDER.
pull (one's) punches
1. To act as if one is punching someone, after authoritative any or abundant concrete contact. How cartel you—I accept never pulled my punches during a action in my absolute career! I apperceive you're aggravating to accomplish the arena realistic, but amuse cull your punches abutting time!2. By extension, to arrest one's annotation or criticism to abstain behind or abashing someone. (Usually acclimated in the negative.) I appetite your honest assessment of my story—don't cull your punches! Wow, your aunt absolutely doesn't cull her punches. Is my sweatshirt absolutely that ugly?Learn more: pull, punchpull one’s punches
1. tv. to cull aback during a battle bite aloof afore the abounding force of a draft is felt; to acreage lighter assault than accustomed aloft an opponent. (Boxing and accompanying sports.) The boxer started affairs his punches, and the ref concluded the fight.
2. tv. to authority aback in one’s criticism; to abate the acuteness of one’s remarks. (Also with any in the negative.) I won’t cull my punches with you. This is lousy. Learn more: pull, punch
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