Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts

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FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL
to fight fiercely; to fight with everything you have
 FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL
1. The candidate said he would fight tooth and nail to get elected.
2. The two girls fought tooth and nail on the playground until a teacher interrupted.

The expression suggests that the fighter uses both teeth and fingernails or claws.


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