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no holds barred

adj

Definitions

  1. Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.

    • a no holds barred match

  2. Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one's…

    Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one's hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.

    • Near-synonyms: unrestrained, unrestricted, unreserved, unconstrained, cutthroat
    • a no holds barred debating style that quickly transformed into cheap shots and bickering
    • There isn’t much reason to be optimistic about thoughtful dialogue in this general election. Both sides are girded for a negative, no-holds-barred slugfest.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA