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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

talk the same language

to have similar ideas and understanding

knuckle down

to start working hard, especially after delaying

beat a dead horse

to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved

Take something with a grain of salt

To not take something too seriously or literally

sound bite

a short and catchy quote used in media coverage

down time

time when one relaxes and does not work