To go at something hammer and tongs is an idiom indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm. Hammer and Tongs may refer to: Books Hammer and Tongs, a seminal 1937 chapbook of essays by Clyde F. Beck in the field of science fiction studies Hammer and Tongs, 1999 poetry anthology featuring Karen Solie among others Music Hammer & Tongs, a British film production duo Hammer and Tongs, a 1989 album by the Scottish rock group Goodbye Mr Mackenzie Hammer and Tongs, a 1930 film; see screenwriter Douglas Z. Doty "Hammer and Tongs", a song by Budgie from the 1974 album In for the Kill! "Hammer and Tongs", a song by the Legendary Shack Shakers from the 2010 album AgriDustrial "Hammer and Tongs", a song by The Darkness from the 2015 album Last of Our Kind