赤膊上阵 meaning in English
go into battle stripped to the waist -- act undisguisedly; come out into the open; come out pugnaciously; come out without any disguise; step forward in person [take the field oneself] without any disguise; strip off all disguises [subterfuge] and come to the fore; throw away all disguise
Examples
- The man notices that he cannot wear slipper , knickers , vest when summer , even go into battle stripped to the waist , shoe of recreational outfit , sportswear , travel is unsuited at the office
男士在夏天时注重不能穿拖鞋、短裤、背心，甚至赤膊上阵，休闲装、运动装、旅游鞋不适宜于办公室。