n.
the gloves are off
- 准备动手打架;做好战斗(或辩论)准备
used to say that sb is ready for a fight or an argument
fit (sb) like a glove
- (大小、形状)完全合适,恰好合身
to be the perfect size or shape for sb
hand in glove (with sb)
- 同某人密切合作(尤指勾结)
working closely with sb, especially in a secret and/or illegal way
an iron fist/hand (in a velvet glove)
- (温和背后的)铁拳
if you use the words an iron fist/hand when describing the way that sb behaves, you mean that they treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance (the velvet glove ).
handle/treat, etc. sb with kid gloves
- 小心应付某人
to deal with sb in a very careful way so that you do not offend or upset them