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no holds barred
without limits or controls. His new show may offend some viewers. This is comedy with no holds barred.
See also: hold

no-holds-barred

no holds barred - without limits or controls. In a no-holds-barred campaign, the nice guys are always the losers. (always before noun)

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 moving) and the idea of a fight in which no holds are barred (= not permitted)
See also: hold

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