To pull up one's sleeves and bare one's fists; describes a person getting ready for a fight or acting in a rough and aggressive manner.

an early form of local opera from Shandong Province, later developing into what is known as Lü opera

to push or pull up one's sleeves, often to prepare for work, show eagerness, or as a gesture of intimidation

to roll up one's sleeves and bare one's fists, meaning to be eager to get started or to show a readiness to fight; describes a person who is acting in a rough or aggressive manner

(literary) to stroke a tiger's whiskers; to run a great risk or provoke a powerful person.

to push or roll up one's sleeves, often suggesting preparation for hard work or a fight

to handle or take care of a matter