no holds barred
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Yes, they're all just letting their freak flags fly, no holds barred.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2023
"On any given day, I might be scared of Arnold, but when I get to play Barry, it’s no holds barred, and I get to hold him accountable," said Carter.
From Reuters ● May 23, 2023
For the past 12 years, Shannon has allowed Abbie no holds barred access to her life as she navigated the challenges of being an obese teenager and young adult.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2022
“Jalen’s a curious guy, he asks questions, he’s awesome. Unbelievable conversations. We would talk about everything — politics, relationships, you name it. It was like no holds barred, just open, honest conversations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
Spoade was the world’s champion sitter-around, no holds barred and gouging discretionary.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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