the gloves are off
US /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
UK /ðə ɡlʌvz ɑːr ɔːf/
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放手一搏, 不留情面
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.
经过数周的谈判，双方都已准备好放手一搏，迎接一场硬仗。
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When it comes to winning this contract, the gloves are off.
在赢得这份合同方面，我们不会手下留情。