" hammer and tongs "

 [ "hammer and tongs" ]

1: a phrase that is used when someone is exerting their full effort at a given activity, usually of a sexual nature.

  * e.g.,  ... i walked into jethro's room last night and he was going 'hammer and tongs' on some bush pig he picked up. 

 [ "Hammer and Tong" ]

1: Australian slang meaning to go hard at something, put all you're effort and power into it.

  * e.g.,  ... Mate I am going to go for it hammer and tong. 

 [ "Hammer and Tong" ]

2: Comes from the days when blacksmiths would hold flaming metal with tongs and bash it into shape.

 [ "Hammer and Tongs" ]

1: Going for it after a long time apart. Usually after one partner has been travelling around the world.

  * e.g.,  ... Alana has been missing James since he left on his holiday. They're going to go at it hammer and tongs when he gets back. I have heard they've booked a hotel. Maybe they'll do it in the car at the airport..