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drop the gloves

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  1. drop the glovesverb

    To fight.

  2. drop the glovesverb

    To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.

  3. Etymology: From the practice of ice hockey players of removing their heavy gloves before striking blows in fistfights

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of drop the gloves in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of drop the gloves in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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