tooth, fang, and claw

English

Adverb

tooth, fang, and claw

1. (figuratively) Viciously; with all one's strength or power; without holding back.

   to fight tooth, fang, and claw for something

Synonyms

• tooth and nail

Noun

tooth, fang, and claw

1. (figuratively, rare) The means of wild predators to kill.

   He was killed by coyotes; he died by tooth, fang, and claw.