Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “go at it hammer and tongs“ and its meaning is “to do something with a lot energy or enthusiasm, with great vigour (or) with great effort”.
Example Sentence: Sanju Samson and skipper Steve Smith smashed quickfire half-centuries to guide Rajasthan Royals to a formidable 216 for seven against Chennai Super Kings in an IPL match on Tuesday. Samson joined hands with Smith as the duo played sensibly initially before the Kerala wicket-keeper batsman went hammer and tongs at opposition spinners.
This phrase is present in The Times of India article Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings: Samson, Smith guide RR to 216/7 against CSK and click here to read it.
Courtesy: Times of India
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