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fight tooth and nail

Idiom Conflict

Meaning

to fight very fiercely or with great determination

Example Sentences

"They fought tooth and nail to protect their rights."

Related Expressions

hold the fort

to be in charge while someone is away

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to react very strongly or angrily

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to give someone the necessary information

parcel out

to divide and distribute something

age before beauty

used humorously to let an older person go first

a window of opportunity

a short period when one has a chance to act effectively