no holds barred
US /noʊ hoʊldz bɑrd/
UK /noʊ hoʊldz bɑrd/
1.
无所顾忌, 不择手段, 毫无限制
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.
那是一场无所顾忌的辩论，双方都猛烈攻击对方。
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The competition was no holds barred, and everyone fought to win.
比赛是无所顾忌的，每个人都为胜利而战。