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tooth and nail
tooth and nail
To fight “tooth and nail” is to fight with the intensity and ferocity of a wild animal: “The resistance forces fought the invading troops tooth and nail.”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tooth and nail1
First recorded in 1525–35
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Example Sentences
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“They will fight tooth and nail over everything.”
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"We had to fight tooth and nail for that result," said Smith.
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Highlighting her record as education secretary, Phillipson said she had fought "tooth and nail" for policies like the expansion of free school meals.
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But according to Ms Skinner's lawyer, all the high-value complex claims are being fought "tooth and nail".
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“You come after our votes in California and we will fight you tooth and nail,” he said.
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