Meaning of 'No holds barred'
What does the saying 'No holds barred' mean?
Idiom: No holds barred
Meaning:
If there are no holds barred, there are no rules of conduct; you can do anything.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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