hammer and tongs
idiomPart ofhammer
hammer and tongs — idiom
1. with great energy, effort, and determination, especially when arguing, fighting,
1.idiom
Definition
with great energy, effort, and determination, especially when arguing, fighting, or working hard
Example
The two politicians went at it hammer and tongs during the live television debate.
Adina and her team worked hammer and tongs all weekend to finish the project before the Monday deadline.