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amarillis | 12:03 Thu 02nd Dec 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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Where does the expression no holds barred originate?
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As advised - in certain wrestling matches, certain moves, or 'holds' are not allowed, and considered an infringement of the rules. In a free bout, with 'no holds barred' the wrestlers can use any move in order to win the bout. It translates into any other situation as 'anything goes' .
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