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Re: Take no prisoners

Posted by ESC on July 24, 2007

In Reply to: Take no prisoners posted by Benjamin on July 24, 2007

: What is the meaning of the phrase 'take no prisoners approach to life'?

All the enemy combatants must die. None are merely taken prisoner. It means someone who is ruthless.