"a ultranza" meaning in Spanish

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Adverb

Etymology: Compare Italian ad oltranza. Etymology templates: {{cog|it|ad oltranza}} Italian ad oltranza Head templates: {{es-adv}} a ultranza
  1. (idiomatic) to the extreme; to the utmost Tags: idiomatic Related terms: a más no poder
    Sense id: en-a_ultranza-es-adv-dO9dXVlh Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header, Spanish terms with collocations

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          "english": "defend tooth and nail",
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          "english": "resist to the death",
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          "english": "the clothes really match",
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          "english": "The madman is the megalomaniac par excellence, as self-centred as they come.",
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