English Explanatory Dictionary

drop the gloves

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fight.
  2. To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.

Pronunciation

en-au-drop the gloves.ogg

Word forms

drop the gloves drops the gloves dropping the gloves dropped the gloves

Etymology

From the practice of ice hockey players of removing their heavy gloves before striking blows in fistfights.

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