ὀδοῦσι καὶ ὄνυξι καὶ πάσῃ μηχανῇ → tooth and nail | tooth, fang, and claw | in every possible way | by hook or by crook
adj.
Favourable: P. and V. καλός. With good abilities: P. and V. εὐφυής (Eur., Frag.).