2006-10-01 23:07:49 · 6 answers · asked by Aidjay 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"tooth and nail"
To fight violently is to fight "tooth and nail," with every "tooth" and every "nail." Example: "That woman fought tooth and nail during the war to protect her children." Animals sometimes fight violently with every tooth (in their mouth) and every nail (on their claws). Example: "That cat is terrified (very afraid) of cars; try to get him in a car and he'll fight you tooth and nail." To fight "tooth and nail" is to fight completely and with everything you have. Note: "Tooth" and "nail" are both singular in "tooth and nail." Example: "That was a tough match; they fought us tooth and nail!"
2006-10-01 23:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fight Tooth And Nail
2016-10-05 12:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Where does the expression, "to fight tooth and nail" come from?
2015-08-07 14:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"tooth and nail"
To fight violently is to fight "tooth and nail," with every "tooth" and every "nail." Example: "That woman fought tooth and nail during the war to protect her children." Animals sometimes fight violently with every tooth (in their mouth) and every nail (on their claws). Example: "That cat is terrified (very afraid) of cars; try to get him in a car and he'll fight you tooth and nail." To fight "tooth and nail" is to fight completely and with everything you have. Note: "Tooth" and "nail" are both singular in "tooth and nail." Example: "That was a tough match; they fought us tooth and nail!"
In German the same idea is expressed as...fight hands and feet
2006-10-01 23:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by bertha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not certain but I would imagine it is indicative of a serious fight where you scratch and bite to win - to fight with teeth and nails. It means a desperate fight.
2006-10-01 23:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Tooth & Nail"
With ferocity; using all one`s means
Literally, biting and scratching.
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2006-10-01 23:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Cate is right It means to fight to the bitter end, using teeth and claws if necessary to bite and scratch an opponent when weapons are gone.
2006-10-01 23:14:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋