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no holds barred

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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: barred, hold


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: barred, hold


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