A
metaphor for
fighting down to the last
bit of
strength and
ability.
Suggestive of a person fighting using theor
fingernails and
teeth in a
last ditch attempt to stop the
opponent.
Examples: The NRA would fight tooth and nail to keep the public able to own guns.
The ACLU would fight tooth and nail to keep the U.S. Constitution alive.
Dem bones would fight against the destruction of Everything tooth and nail.