gloves are off

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von gloves are off im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

From the sport of boxing where competitors fistfight wearing padded gloves; removing the gloves during a fight could result in serious physical injury

To argue or compete without regard to one's actions or feelings

The gloves are off in this match; both teams are purposefully committing fouls against opposing players!'.

Türkische aussprache

glʌvz ır ôf

Synonyme

when push comes to shove, when the chips are down, in a pinch

Aussprache

/ˈgləvz ər ˈôf/ /ˈɡlʌvz ɜr ˈɔːf/

Etymologie

() From the sport of boxing.