Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fight-tooth-and-nail
idiom
/faɪt tʊθ ənd neɪl/
Definition
To fight with all one’s strength and determination.
Examples
- She fought tooth and nail to keep her job during the downsizing.
- They fought tooth and nail against the proposed changes to the law.
Meaning
This phrase means to resist or struggle with great effort, typically against a difficult situation or opponent.
Synonyms
- struggle fiercely
- fight hard
- resist strongly
