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Definition drop the gloves in British English

drop the gloves phrase

phrase
1

in ice hockey, to remove your heavy gloves and start fighting with your fists

Example

We have a few players who will drop the gloves and stand up for their teammates.

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1.1

to be ready to start a fight or argument

Example

The President vowed to drop the gloves if bankers attempted to quash the proposal.

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Definition drop the gloves in British English