with might and main
Related to with might and main: turn of phrase
(with) might and main
With as much effort or strength as one can muster. She attacked that punching bag with might and main. If you're not happy in your current job, then you should be working might and main to find a new one.
See also: and, main, might
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
with might and main
with all your force.Main derives from the Old English word mægen meaning ‘physical strength’ (see also by main force at main). The use of the two nouns might and main together dates from the mid 15th century; main in this sense is no longer used in modern English except in this phrase.
See also: and, main, might
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (with) might and main
- might and main
- might and main, with
- bag that!
- give (one's) all
- bag your face
- Bag your face!
- What’s in the bag!
- What's in the bag?
- eyeballs out