"con uñas y dientes" meaning in Spanish

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Adverb

Etymology: Literally, “with nails and teeth”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|with nails and teeth}} “with nails and teeth”, {{lit|with nails and teeth}} Literally, “with nails and teeth” Head templates: {{es-adv}} con uñas y dientes
  1. (idiomatic) tooth and nail (passionately; intensely; at any cost) Tags: idiomatic Related terms: a capa y espada, defenderse como gato panza arriba
    Sense id: en-con_uñas_y_dientes-es-adv-PA7-5qUQ Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header

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