no more Mr. Nice Guy
See also: no more Mr Nice Guy
English
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Etymology
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Phrase
- An implied individual has ceased being pleasant, and will now resort to unpleasant means to attain their objectives.
- 2003 August 19, "Ed Anger": Weekly World News, page 17:
- You heard me right, buckaroos—no more Mr. Nice Guy. If those dagger-throwing Ali Babas are so keen on acting like the gol-durned Vietcong, I say let's treat 'em like the gol-durned Vietcong.
- 2007, Gene W. Kidd, Spotlight, →ISBN, page 141:
- "I'm outta here. Kian, watch yourself please," Bobby said.
"Bobby, watch yourself please," Kian said, sarcastic.
"That's it Kian. No more Mr. Nice Guy. Do not get in my way. You..." Bobby said.
See also
- (the) gloves are off
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