be/go at it hammer and tongs
US /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
UK /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
1.
er fel tegenaan gaan, hevig ruziemaken
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.
Ze waren er fel tegenaan over wie de rekening moest betalen.
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The two teams went at it hammer and tongs for the entire game.
De twee teams gingen er fel tegenaan gedurende de hele wedstrijd.