to the teeth

phrase

: fully, completely
armed to the teeth

Examples of to the teeth in a Sentence

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These issues stem from antibiotics use or trauma to the teeth, and are much more difficult to address. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 Both apply gentle pressure to the teeth, slowly guiding them into better positions. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 There were also punctures on the outer table of the skull, injuries to the teeth and tongue, and a hemorrhage into the chest cavities, according to the filing. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

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“To the teeth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20teeth. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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