the gloves are off
成語所屬單字glove
the gloves are off — 慣用語
1. used to say that a situation has become more serious or competitive and people a
1.慣用語
釋義
不再客氣；撕破臉
used to say that a situation has become more serious or competitive and people are no longer being polite or holding back
例句
After the personal insults during the debate, the gloves were off between the two candidates.
The negotiation turned bitter when the gloves came off and both sides made harsh demands.