by any means

Idioms and Phrases

In any possible way, no matter how, as in By any means I've got to get there . [Late 1400s] Also see by hook or crook ; by means of ; by no means .

Example Sentences

If Gaetz becomes the 87th attorney general by any means, the consequences will be immediate and severe, starting with a mass exodus of horrified career employees.

From Los Angeles Times

"Rather, although disguised as state law claims, the complaint’s focus is to prevent defendants’ purported ‘interference’ with the forthcoming federal presidential election by any means."

From BBC

Their father, Jan Van Halen, was a professional jazz saxophonist, a man who prided himself on his professionalism, his ability to get people up and dancing by any means necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

“And that’s not a bad thing by any means. But us saying, ‘We’re all gonna ride a bus down there, no families, nothing else, just us on a bus,’ It was great.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Take frequent breaks in the shade if possible, don’t overexert yourself by any means.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conceivably
• likely
• perhaps
• probably