hammer and tongs
phraseEtymology
Possibly the tools of a blacksmith.
Definitions
In a manner indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.
- When they had an argument they went at it hammer and tongs.
- She sort of let things go, didn't get me a proper dinner when I came home from work, and if I said anything, flew out at me. And I flew back, hammer and tongs.
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