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hammer and tongs
phrase as in tooth and nail
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Would he make a stand against disciplined tars who were accustomed to close in, hammer-and-tongs?
After some slight exchanges they began a hammer-and-tongs game, in which Proser scored heavily.
For this kind of irregular guerilla warfare was even more in Cleg's way than a plain, hammer-and-tongs, knockdown fight.
In another moment they were both at it, hammer-and-tongs, with the advantage in Bulger's favor, owing to his build and strength.
Thursday morning came, bright with promise, and a profitable forenoon was spent in the old hammer-and-tongs manner.
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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to hammer and tongs, such as: fiercely, bec et ongles, and with every available resource.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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