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Adverbial tooth and nail has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebTooth and NailPart of speech: Idiom Sense: 1. Used to emphasize a strong and determined fight or struggle. Example: She fought tooth and nail to protect her rights. 2. Used to describe a deep and fierce opposition or argument. Example: The two reporters went at each other tooth and nail during the debate. 3. Used to convey a vigorous effort to prevent or defend against something. Example: They fought tooth and nail to stop the construction of the new highway. 4. Used to express doing something or achieving something with great effort and determination. Example: He studied tooth and nail to pass the exam and finally succeeded. Usage: This idiom is often used in a metaphorical sense to emphasize an intense struggle, opposition, or effort. Related products: | ||||
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