Choose the correct option which gives the meaning to the underlined phrase :
We shall fight tooth and nail for our rights:
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The correct option is (1) "with all our power."
The phrase "to fight tooth and nail" is an idiom in the English language. This idiom conveys the idea of fighting with great determination, using all available means, and putting forth one's full effort to achieve a particular goal or protect one's rights.
In the given sentence, "We shall fight tooth and nail for our rights," the phrase "fight tooth and nail" is used to emphasize the strong and determined nature of their fight for their rights. It does not literally mean using teeth and nails but rather signifies a resolute and unwavering effort. This is why the correct interpretation is "with all our power" (option 1) as it conveys the intended meaning of the idiom.
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