tooth

noun

/ˈtuːɵ/ , pl teeth /ˈtiːɵ/

[count] :one of the hard white objects inside the mouth that are used for biting and chewing

The dentist will have to pull that tooth.

You should brush/clean your teeth every morning and night.

She clenched her teeth in anger.

He has a set of false teeth.

a loose tooth

tooth decay

She sank her teeth into [=bit] the apple.

[count] :a sharp or pointed object that sticks out of something and is part of a row of similar objects

the teeth of a saw/comb

teeth [plural] :the power that makes something effective

drug laws with teeth

The labor union showed that it has teeth.

a kick in the teeth

xem kick

an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth

xem eye

by the skin of your teeth

xem skin

cut a tooth, cut your teeth

xem cut

fly in the teeth of

xem fly

get/take the bit between your teeth

xem bit

get your teeth into

or chiefly US sink your teeth into

to become fully involved in (something, such as a new activity) :to do or deal with (something) with a lot of energy, interest, etc.

He finally has a project he can get his teeth into.

grit your teeth

xem grit

in the teeth of

or into the teeth of :directly against (a strong wind, storm, etc.)

They sailed in/into the teeth of the wind.

despite (something)

A shopping mall was built in the teeth of fierce opposition.

like pulling teeth

used to say that something is very difficult and frustrating

Getting him to make a decision is like pulling teeth. [=it is very hard to get him to make a decision]

long in the tooth

informal :no longer young :old

Isn't she a little long in the tooth for those kinds of antics?

set your teeth on edge

If a sound, taste, etc., sets your teeth on edge, it makes your body feel tense or uncomfortable.

That awful squeaking is enough to set my teeth on edge!

tooth and nail

with a lot of effort and determination

They fought tooth and nail.

to the teeth

fully or completely

The men were armed to the teeth. [=the men had a lot of weapons]

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