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Red in tooth and claw

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Literary Origins

Originates from a Tennyson poem, indicating its strong literary history and potential expectation of literary knowledge.

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Her fascination with poetry made her describe the wilderness as 'red in tooth and claw'.
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Emotional Weight

Conveys a sense of visceral brutality inherent in nature, can elicit strong emotional response.

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Watching the predator hunt, you truly grasp what 'red in tooth and claw' means.
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Darwinian Echo

Echoes Darwin's ideas of natural selection, highlighting nature's unforgiving survival battles.

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Nature documentaries showcase the 'red in tooth and claw' aspect of evolution.
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