Examples:

• During the debate, the candidates took the gloves off and openly criticized each other.
• The two companies took the gloves off in their battle for market dominance.
• After months of polite negotiations, the union decided to take the gloves off.
• When his reputation was attacked, he took the gloves off and defended himself strongly.
• The lawyers took the gloves off during the final stage of the trial.
• Once the competition intensified, both teams took the gloves off and played aggressively.
• The journalist took the gloves off and asked tough questions during the interview.
• The rivals took the gloves off after years of hidden tension.
• The political parties took the gloves off during the election campaign.
• When the issue became serious, the manager took the gloves off and enforced strict rules.