fight tooth and nail
US /faɪt tuθ ænd neɪl/
UK /faɪt tuθ ænd neɪl/
1.
berjuang habis-habisan, berjuang sekuat tenaga
to fight with great intensity and determination, using all available resources
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They had to fight tooth and nail to keep their business afloat during the recession.
Mereka terpaksa berjuang habis-habisan untuk memastikan perniagaan mereka terus bertahan semasa kemelesetan.
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She will fight tooth and nail for her children's rights.
Dia akan berjuang habis-habisan untuk hak anak-anaknya.