"bec et ongles" meaning in French

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Adverb

IPA: /bɛ.k‿e ɔ̃ɡl/, /be.k‿e ɔ̃ɡl/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-DenisdeShawi-bec et ongles.wav [Canada]
Etymology: Literally, “beak and nails” Etymology templates: {{m-g|beak and nails}} “beak and nails”, {{lit|beak and nails}} Literally, “beak and nails” Head templates: {{fr-adv}} bec et ongles
  1. (figuratively) tooth and nail Tags: figuratively
    Sense id: en-bec_et_ongles-fr-adv-3V9ziefT Categories (other): French coordinated pairs, French entries with incorrect language header

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