How to Pronounce "hammer and tongs"
expression
HAM-er and TONGZ
HAM-uh and TONGZ
Definition
If you do something 'hammer and tongs,' you do it with great energy, force, or intensity, often referring to fierce arguments or strong efforts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtɑŋz/, /ˈtɔŋz
British English
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈænd/ /tˈɒŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-er and TONGZ
UK
HAM-uh and TONGZ
Listen in Context
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.