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tooth and nail
tooth and nail
Furiously or fiercely; with all of one's strength and effort. I know my brother has fought tooth and nail to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned. The elite troops have been placed around the perimeter to defend the palace tooth and nail from rioters.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Caiaphas | | KAY-ə-fəs (English), KIE-ə-fəs (English) | Biblical |
Steffie | | - | German (Rare) |
Cardea | | - | Roman Mythology |
Bowser | | ['bɑuzə] | |
Isi | | - | Native American, Choctaw |
Non | | - | Welsh |