as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
I'll fight tooth and nail to win the finals
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Recent Examples of tooth and nail
Starbucks has fought these efforts tooth and nail along the way.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Ex-Prince Andrew fighting 'tooth and nail' to keep daughters protected from royal fallout.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The star of Lynne Ramsey's new film (which is looking like a strong contender in the 2026 Oscars race) has become a standard bearer for those who defend bangs tooth and nail.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Real Madrid has fought the Miami match tooth and nail, accusing Tebas of chasing attention and destabilizing the league.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Ex-Prince Andrew fighting 'tooth and nail' to keep daughters protected from royal fallout.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The star of Lynne Ramsey's new film (which is looking like a strong contender in the 2026 Oscars race) has become a standard bearer for those who defend bangs tooth and nail.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Real Madrid has fought the Miami match tooth and nail, accusing Tebas of chasing attention and destabilizing the league.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tooth and nail
all out
Adverb
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My business all out in the streets' — literally.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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People are going all out to make their cards visually appealing and fun to use, turning goal-tracking into a hands-on activity that’s both satisfying and motivating.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Tooth and nail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tooth%20and%20nail. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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