Meanings
From the practice of ice hockey players of removing their heavy gloves before striking blows in fistfights.
How to pronounce "drop the gloves":
AU
To fight.
To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.
Example Sentences
1
When the argument escalated, they decided to drop the gloves and settle it physically.
2
The boxer entered the ring prepared to drop the gloves and give it his all.
3
The team captain told the players to drop the gloves and show their strength.
4
When tensions rise during a negotiation, sometimes it's necessary to drop the gloves.
