claw (one's) way
claw (one's) way
To do or gain something through intense effort. The phrase is often followed by "back," "into," or "out of." If we score a goal this period, then we have a chance to claw our way back into this game. I'm broke and homeless—how am I going to claw my way out of this situation?
See also: claw, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
claw your way back, into something, out of something, etc.
gradually achieve something or move somewhere by using a lot of determination and effort: She clawed her way to the top of her profession. Slowly, he clawed his way out from under the collapsed building.See also: claw, of, out, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- sure as eggs is eggs
- beck and call
- burner
- back burner
- backburner
- short hairs
- a penny for them
- rest in peace
- eggs is eggs