Direction: Give the meaning of the idiom. To fight tooth and nail
Question and options
Direction: Give the meaning of the idiom.
To fight tooth and nail
- to fight for a short while
- to fight with weapons
- using unfair means
- with strength and fury
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - with strength and fury
To fight tooth and nail means to fight with great strength and fury, using every means available. The idiom says nothing about a short fight, weapons or unfair means; it describes the intensity of the effort.
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