the gloves are off
US /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
UK /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
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sarung tangan sudah dilepas, tidak ada lagi kompromi
used to say that people are ready to fight or compete seriously and aggressively
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After weeks of negotiations, the gloves are off and both sides are ready for a tough battle.
Setelah berminggu-minggu negosiasi, sarung tangan sudah dilepas dan kedua belah pihak siap untuk pertarungan sengit.
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When it comes to winning this contract, the gloves are off.
Ketika datang untuk memenangkan kontrak ini, sarung tangan sudah dilepas.