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  1. hammer and tongs love

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

  1. adv. With tremendous energy or effort; vigorously: worked hammer and tongs to meet the deadline.

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  1. adv. idiomatic With tools indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.

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  1. no holds barred
  1. hot and heavy
  1. intensely

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  1. grab-skipper
  1. shingling-tongs
  1. hammer and tongs

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