hammer and tongs

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Adverb

hammer and tongs (not comparable)

(idiomatic) In a manner indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.
When they had an argument they went at it hammer and tongs.

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With tools indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm

Icelandic: (go at something hammer and tongs) ganga í af lífs og sálar kröftum, (go at something hammer and tongs) leggja sig allan fram

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