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bone in her teeth
Language:
en
1.
general
neutral
literal
A literal description of carrying or holding a bone between the teeth.
2.
chiefly literary
informal
figurative
rare
Figuratively, to display fierce determination or defiance, as if ready to fight or resist.
By extension, to bear a grievance or resentful determination toward someone or something.
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