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fight tooth and nail

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  1. fight tooth and nailverb

    To use every means possible to overcome a difficult opposition

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fight tooth and nail in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fight tooth and nail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of fight tooth and nail in a Sentence

  1. Dan Swangard:

    I don't think we know how to die, we fight tooth and nail to keep that from happening.

  2. Mark Leibovich:

    Since this debate will likely have lower ratings [than the two Republican debates], I'd guess the 'one-liners' and soundbites will carry more weight, but, unlike the R's, the combatants will not have to fight tooth and nail for attention, so maybe we can expect a less frantic, more conversational vibe.

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