What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pass on traffic warning and fix with utmost vigour (5,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "with utmost vigour". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOOT (synonym="traffic warning") + HAND (synonym="pass") + NAIL (synonym="fix") = TOOTH AND NAIL; definition: "with utmost vigour" The answer is TOOTH AND NAIL.

Pass on traffic warning and fix with utmost vigour (5,3,4)

Times Cryptic #29127 | 18 Across | 2025-01-15 flower

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