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HARD AS NAILS,

HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD,

TOOTH AND NAIL.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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tooth and nail

[tooth and nail] {adv. phr.} With all weapons or ways of fighting as hard as possible; fiercely. - Used after "fight" or a similar word. * /When the Indian girl […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hit the nail on the head

[hit the nail on the head] {v. phr.} To get something exactly right; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way. * /The mayor's talk on race relations […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

coffin nail

[coffin nail] {n.}, {slang} A cigarette. * /"I stopped smoking," Algernon said. "In fact, I haven't had a coffin nail in well over a year."/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

tooth and nail

[tooth and nail] See: [HAMMER AND TONGS]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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