no holds barred
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no holds barred
adjective no-holds-barred
- Without restrictions on holds or the actions permitted to opponents. a no holds barred match
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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
Similar: unrestrained, unrestricted, unreserved, unconstrained, cutthroat
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adj in wrestling: without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do
| Português | luta livre |
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adj idiomatic: having absolutely no reserve or restrictions in lengths; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner
| Italiano | senza esclusione di colpi |
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