Definition of Gloves are off

1. Phrase. (idiomatic) To argue or compete without regard to one's actions or feelings ¹

2. Phrase. (literally) From the sport of boxing where competitors fistfight wearing padded gloves; removing the gloves during a fight could result in serious physical injury ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gloves Are Off

glovebox
gloveboxes
gloved
gloved-finger sign
gloveful
glovefuls
gloveless
glovelike
glovemaker
glovemakers
gloveman
glovemen
glover's suture
glovers
gloves
gloves are off (current term)
glovesman
glovesmen
glovework
gloving
glovings
glow
glow-plug
glow-worm
glow-worms
glow discharge
glow lamp
glow plug
glow plugs
glow stick

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