Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing tooth, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
armed to the teeth
CEFR B2equipped with a very large number of weapons and ready for conflict
Neutral
fight tooth and nail
CEFR B2To struggle with fierce determination, using every available effort to succeed.
Neutral
long in the tooth
CEFR C1old or growing old, especially when age affects suitability for something
Neutral