tooth and nail
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After being expected to steamroller past Cape Verde and Egypt in the first two knockout rounds, La Albiceleste had to fight tooth and nail for 3-2 victories.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
ConocoPhillips is the country’s largest nonsovereign creditor and has been fighting tooth and nail to recoup the roughly $12 billion it is still owed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
Paramount Skydance will be fighting this acquisition tooth and nail, including on antitrust grounds.
From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2025
"We had to fight tooth and nail for that result," said Smith.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
That its director had to battle alone, tooth and nail, on behalf of 35 million black Americans.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
