the gloves are off

The polite pretence is over and the real fight has begun.

"After the leaked memo, the gloves were off and the two factions fought openly."

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Every 'The Boys' Cast Interview | Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair · 31:09

The gloves are off.

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You know, the gloves are off in a way.

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