Pull out all the punches

A friend of the contributor was telling him that he needed to put in his full effort to get a promotion. This is a mashup of “pull out all the stops” (to do something with maximum effort or ability) and “not pulling any punches” (act without restraint or limitations). “Pull” is the operative word here. “Beat to the punch” might also be in the mix. This one reminds me of another posted malaphor, “he doesn’t hold any punches”. https://malaphors.com/2022/10/01/he-doesnt-hold-any-punches/ Another tip of the hat to Verbatim for hearing this one and sending it in.