kynsin hampain

Finnish

Alternative forms

• kynsin ja hampain

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.