Como Pronunciar "gloves are off"

expression

GLUVZ-ar-AWF or GLUVZ-ur-AWF

glUVZ-air-OF

Definição

This expression means people will stop being polite and are ready for a direct or even aggressive confrontation, especially after a conflict has become serious.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɡɫəvz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈɔf

Inglês Britânico

ɡlˈʌvz/ /ɛə/ /ˈɒf

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

GLUVZ-ar-AWF or GLUVZ-ur-AWF

glUVZ-air-OF

Ouça em Contexto

After the argument, the gloves are off between the two teams.

The gloves are off in this election campaign now.

When the manager shouted, it was clear the gloves are off.

You can tell the gloves are off when both sides start attacking each other personally.