the gloves are off
US /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
UK /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
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장갑이 벗겨졌다, 봐주는 것 없다
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.
몇 주간의 협상 끝에 장갑이 벗겨졌고 양측은 힘든 싸움을 준비하고 있다.
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When it comes to winning this contract, the gloves are off.
이 계약을 따내는 데 있어서는 봐주는 것 없어.