the gloves are off

US /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
UK /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
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as luvas estão fora, sem rodeios

used to say that people are ready to fight or compete seriously and aggressively

:
After weeks of negotiations, the gloves are off and both sides are ready for a tough battle.
Após semanas de negociações, as luvas estão fora e ambos os lados estão prontos para uma batalha difícil.
When it comes to winning this contract, the gloves are off.
Quando se trata de ganhar este contrato, as luvas estão fora.