hammer and tongs

短语

竭尽全力地, 全力以赴地

发音

AU

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    In a manner indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.

    习语

    When they had an argument they went at it hammer and tongs.

词源

Possibly the tools of a blacksmith.

来源：wiktionary