no holds barred

no holds barred

See also: no-holds-barred

English

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Adjective

no holds barred (not comparable)

1. (wrestling) Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.

   a no holds barred match

2. (idiomatic) 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.

   a no holds barred debating style that quickly transformed into bickering

Translations

in wrestling: without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do

idiomatic: having absolutely no reserve or restrictions in lengths; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner

Polish: wszystkie chwyty dozwolone

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French: sans restrictions (literally, "without/no restrictions") German: alles ist erlaubt (literally, "all is allowed") Italian: senza regole, senza restrizioni (literally, "without/no restrictions")

Portuguese: sem impedimento (literally, "without/no impediments") Spanish: todo vale (literally, "total/all value")