Allen
What does "no holds barred" mean?
and where did it come from ?
Jul 8, 2010 9:03 AM
Answers · 1
"No holds barred" means to be free from restrictions. Apparently, this originated with the sport of wrestling (as in a wrestling "hold").
Source: myself, http://www.phrases.org.uk
July 8, 2010
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