Adjective
(wrestling) Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.
a no holds barred match
(figuratively) Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one's hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
a no holds barred debating style that quickly transformed into cheap shots and bickering
no-holds-barred
Alternative spelling of no holds barred
no-holds-barred
A no disqualification match can still end by countout (although this is rare); typically, a match must be declared a "no holds barred" match, a "street fight" or some other term, in order for both disqualifications and countouts to be waived. Source: Internet
Alex’s no-holds-barred confessions airs on Africa Magic’s which shows 06:00 pm on Mondays. Source: Internet
In an article for The Sunday Times, broadcaster Tom Bradby - a friend of both Harry and William - said: "I have some idea of what might be aired in a full, no-holds-barred, sit-down interview and I don't think it would be pretty." Source: Internet
If the no-holds-barred U.S. economic liberalism was already discredited after the 2008 financial crisis, to European eyes it looks even less appealing now. Source: Internet
Politics is somewhat of a local sport here; retail politics, one-on-one conversations with voters, and no-holds-barred town halls are the name of the game. Source: Internet
At the RWA conference last year, I went to an early morning no-holds-barred chat giving by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Source: Internet