Idiom of the day :- Give no quarter

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

In this idioms the word ‘quarter’ refers to mercy or understanding. Therefore, to give no quarter is to be firm and show no mercy. ‘You have made me very, very angry,’ Billy’s mother said. ‘If you don’t return that piece of cake this instant I will give no quarter and you will be severely punished !’ That convinced Billy, and he returned the cake.