gloves are off

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Определение gloves are off в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

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!'.

Турецкое произношение

glʌvz ır ôf

Синонимы

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

Произношение

/ˈgləvz ər ˈôf/ /ˈɡlʌvz ɜr ˈɔːf/

Этимология

() From the sport of boxing.