- gloves-off
- gloves-off «GLUHVZ F, -OF», adjective.Informal. with or as if with bare knuckles; harsh.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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gloves-off — /ˈglʌvz ɒf/ (say gluvz of) adjective (of a verbal or physical confrontation) conducted without restraint or reservation …
take the gloves off — to argue or compete without controlling your actions or feelings. If they re willing to take their gloves off, US peanut producers could compete with anyone in the world. Usage notes: also used in the form with the gloves off: In this fearless… … New idioms dictionary
take the gloves off — phrase to start fighting or competing hard in order to achieve something. When this happens, you can say ‘the gloves are off’ With more than five months left until election day it is somewhat early for the gloves to come off. Thesaurus: to… … Useful english dictionary
with gloves off — adverb or without gloves 1. : without restraint : unsparingly, unmercifully 2. : without caution or ceremony : boldly and directly attacked the problem with gloves off … Useful english dictionary
gloves are off — When the gloves are off, people start to argue or fight in a more serious way. ( The gloves come off and take the gloves off are also used. It comes from boxing, where fighters normally wear gloves so that they don t do too much damage to each… … The small dictionary of idiomes
take the gloves off — to start fighting or competing hard in order to achieve something. When this happens, you can say the gloves are off With more than five months left until election day, it is somewhat early for the gloves to come off … English dictionary
gloves are off — When the gloves are off, people start to argue or fight in a more serious way. ( The gloves come off and take the gloves off are also used. It comes from boxing, where fighters normally wear gloves so that they don t do too much damage to each … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
fight with the gloves off — Fight viciously … A concise dictionary of English slang
gloves are off — See the gloves are off … English idioms
the gloves are off — (informal) Now the fight, argument, etc is about to begin in earnest, without qualification or reservation (glovesˈ off adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑glove * * * the gloves are off (or with the gloves off or take the gloves off) used to express… … Useful english dictionary
