no holds barred
US /noʊ hoʊldz bɑrd/
UK /noʊ hoʊldz bɑrd/
1.
alles-mag, zonder beperkingen
with no rules or restrictions, especially in a fight or competition
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It was a no holds barred debate, with both sides attacking each other fiercely.
Het was een alles-mag debat, waarbij beide partijen elkaar fel aanvielen.
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The competition was no holds barred, and everyone fought to win.
De wedstrijd was alles-mag, en iedereen vocht om te winnen.