kynsin hampain

Finnish

Alternative forms

Etymology

kynsin (“with nails”) hampain (“with teeth”); "with nails and teeth"

Phrase

kynsin hampain

  1. (idiomatic) tooth and nail; with all the strength and means at one's disposal
    Puolustan ehdotustani kynsin hampain.
    I'll defend my proposal tooth and nail.
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