How to Pronounce "no holds barred"
expression
NOH HOHLDZ BARd
noh HOHLDZ BARd
Definition
This expression means there are no rules, limits, or restrictions—anything goes. It's often used to describe competitions, fights, debates, or situations where people act freely and aggressively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhoʊɫdz/ /ˈbɑɹd
British English
nəʊ/ /hˈəʊldz/ /bˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH HOHLDZ BARd
UK
noh HOHLDZ BARd
Listen in Context
The boxing match was no holds barred—anything could happen.
In the debate, it was no holds barred between the two candidates.
Their argument was no holds barred, with both shouting and blaming each other.
During negotiations, it was no holds barred—each side fought for every advantage.