2007-01-16 04:42:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It sounds like it might come from wrestling. No holds barred -- any wrestling move is okay. As the good dr. schmitty said, it does mean nothing held back.
2007-01-16 04:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Holds Barred Meaning
2016-09-28 05:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Holds Bar
2016-12-17 07:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually "no holds barred," and it is derived from wrestling. In wrestling, if the opponents agree that there are no holds barred, it lilterally means that they can do any kind of hold on them and it is not barred from competition. In everyday speech, "no holds barred" means that there are no rules of conduct, so you can do anything you want.
2007-01-16 04:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't the expression "no holds barred"? As in wrestling.
2007-01-16 04:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by BUNKIE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
literal meaning expression holds bar
2016-01-26 22:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by Andromache 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression is "no holds barred" which derives from early profesional wrestling meaning anything goes...
2007-01-16 04:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by aronlamerson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The literal meaning of "no holds barred" is being completely unrestrained, i.e., happening, or engaged in something, without restraint or control. Prayers =)
2007-01-16 04:48:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to know that myself.
I think it may be something to do with no limit to something.
I'm "stabbing in the dark" (guessing without being certain, that is) whether I'm "warm" or not as to whether I'm right or close to being right. I hope you find the answer.
The meaning of phrases and slang can be a pain to discover the meanings of.
2007-01-16 04:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you can use any move you want to get what you want.
It comes from a wrestling term for all out fighting where you can use any Hold you want wether its usually barred or not.
No Holds Barred.
2007-01-16 04:49:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋