Como Pronunciar "hammer and tongs"
expression
HAM-er and TONGZ
HAM-uh and TONGZ
Definição
If you do something 'hammer and tongs,' you do it with great energy, force, or intensity, often referring to fierce arguments or strong efforts.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtɑŋz/, /ˈtɔŋz
Inglês Britânico
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈænd/ /tˈɒŋz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HAM-er and TONGZ
UK
HAM-uh and TONGZ
Ouça em Contexto
They went hammer and tongs during the debate.
The rivals fought hammer and tongs until the end.
She worked hammer and tongs on her project.
Jack and Sara are at it hammer and tongs again over the kitchen.