"go for the gloves" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Forms: goes for the gloves [present, singular, third-person], going for the gloves [participle, present], went for the gloves [past], gone for the gloves [participle, past]
Etymology: Perhaps from the old custom of ladies betting their gloves, expecting to be paid if they won but not to pay if they lost. Head templates: {{en-verb|go<goes,,went,gone> for the gloves}} go for the gloves (third-person singular simple present goes for the gloves, present participle going for the gloves, simple past went for the gloves, past participle gone for the gloves)
  1. (gambling) To bet against a racehorse on the chance of its losing, without having the wherewithal to pay if it wins. Categories (topical): Gambling
    Sense id: en-go_for_the_gloves-en-verb-Tz5FyPH8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: gambling, games

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        "(gambling) To bet against a racehorse on the chance of its losing, without having the wherewithal to pay if it wins."
      ],
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