tooth and nail

Betekenis (Engels)

Viciously; with all one's strength or power; without holding back.

Vertalings

bec et ongles

con uñas y dientes

avec la plus grande vigueur

unguibus et rostro

com unhas e dentes

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: -

In summary

From the Middle English phrase (with) nayles and teþ (“viciously, ferociously”, literally “(with) nails and teeth”).