hammer and tongs »
With tools indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.
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hammer home »
Until or so that a person or group of people understands it.
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hammer out »
To come to an agreement after much arguing.
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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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put the hammer down »
To drive quickly; to step on the accelerator.
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thrash out »
To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.
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