English Explanatory Dictionary

go for the gloves

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bet against a racehorse on the chance of its losing, without having the wherewithal to pay if it wins.

Word forms

go for the gloves goes for the gloves going for the gloves went for the gloves gone for the gloves

Etymology

Perhaps from the old custom of ladies betting their gloves, expecting to be paid if they won but not to pay if they lost.

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