Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-quarter
idiom
nō ˈkwôr-tər
Definition
A term indicating that no mercy or clemency will be shown in a conflict or situation.
Examples
- During the battle, the general ordered no-quarter be given to the enemy troops.
- The fierce rivalry between the teams led to a match where both sides played with no-quarter given.
Meaning
The phrase ‘no-quarter’ means that one side will not show any mercy to the other, often used in a military context.
Synonyms
- no mercy
- no compassion
- no clemency
- relentless
