simple past tense of show one's claws

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of show one's claws

past participle of show one's claws

To demonstrate one's ability to hurt another. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see show, claw.

To assault. / To interfere with. / To obtain or find. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, hands.

(Canada, US, slang) To work very hard; to put in strenuous effort.

(figuratively) Take a big risk.

Knowingly accepting the risks associated with one's action.

An inability to think clearly and rationally.

Taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity.