no-holds-barred
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no holds barred — Not observing any rules of fair play (noˈ holds barredˈ adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑hold * * * no holds barred phrase without any limit on what you are allowed to do They can say anything they like, no holds barred. the demand for a no holds… … Useful english dictionary
No Holds Barred — Infobox Film name = No Holds Barred caption = Home video box director = Thomas J. Wright producer = Michael Rachmil Vince McMahon (executive) Hulk Hogan (executive) writer = Dennis Hackin starring=Hulk Hogan Joan Severance Kurt Fuller Tommy Tiny… … Wikipedia
no-holds-barred — ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from the phrase no holds barred : free from hampering rules or conventions the discussion on a no holds barred basis * * * no holds barred «NOH HOHLDZ BAHRD», adjective. Informal. 1 … Useful english dictionary
No holds barred — or no holds barred may refer to: Sports One of several types of fighting, including: Hand to hand combat, where indeed no maneuvers are prohibited Hybrid martial arts, which combine elements from several particular martial arts Mixed martial arts … Wikipedia
No Holds Barred — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. No Holds Barred est un terme anglais employé lors de combats libres. No Holds Barred est un film américain réalisé par William Beaudine en 1952. No Holds… … Wikipédia en Français
no-holds-barred — adj [only before noun] a no holds barred discussion, situation etc is one in which there are no rules or limits ▪ Viewers had been promised a no holds barred interview with the former mayor … Dictionary of contemporary English
no holds barred — no limits or controls. This is comedy with no holds barred, and it may offend some viewers. I like nothing better than a fight with no holds barred. Etymology: based on the sports meaning of hold (= a position in which you prevent someone from… … New idioms dictionary
no holds barred — adjective a) Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do. a no holds barred match b) Without reserve; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner. a no holds barred debating style … Wiktionary
no-holds-barred — (nōʹhōldzʹbärdʹ) adj. Informal Open and unrestrained: “These paintings and charcoal drawings... are slightly tame compared with the no holds barred forcefulness of his self generated vision” (Christopher Andreae). * * * … Universalium
no holds barred — If there are no holds barred, there are no rules of conduct; you can do anything. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** This expression, which derives from wrestling, is used to describe something done with no restraints, limits or rules of… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
no-holds-barred — without limits or controls. In a no holds barred campaign, the nice guys are always the losers. (always before noun) … New idioms dictionary
