be/go at it hammer and tongs

US /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
UK /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
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heftig streiten, erbittert kämpfen

to argue or fight with a lot of energy and noise

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They were at it hammer and tongs over who should pay the bill.
Sie waren heftig am Streiten darüber, wer die Rechnung bezahlen sollte.
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The two teams went at it hammer and tongs for the entire game.
Die beiden Teams kämpften erbittert das ganze Spiel über.
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