English Explanatory Dictionary

no holds barred

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

En-au-no holds barred.ogg

Word forms

no holds barred no-holds-barred

Synonyms

unrestrained unrestricted unreserved unconstrained cutthroat

Related words

all-in wrestling boots and all pull one's punches pull out all the stops
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