rough-and-tumble

(adjective) disorderly and without rules

Example Sentences:

The rough-and-tumble hockey game was stopped after a player became injured.

A: How was your football match last night?
B: It was really rough-and-tumble. The referee didn’t call any penalties, so people started getting hurt!
A: Oh my!

From the News:

Rough and tumble series continues in New Jersey

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Similar idioms:

1. rough-and-tumble
2. push the envelope