"no more Mr. Nice Guy" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: It is possible the phrase was popularized in the Alice Cooper song of the same name. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=no more Mr. Nice Guy}} no more Mr. Nice Guy
  1. An implied individual has ceased being pleasant, and will now resort to unpleasant means to attain their objectives. Synonyms: no more Mr Nice Guy, no more Mister Nice Guy Related terms (the): gloves are off
    Sense id: en-no_more_Mr._Nice_Guy-en-phrase-w7huW~QC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "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.",
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