go for the gloves

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To bet against a racehorse on the chance of its losing, without having the wherewithal to pay if it wins.

词形变化

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

词源

Perhaps from the old custom of ladies betting their gloves, expecting to be paid if they won but not to pay if they lost.
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