by all means

1. Also, by all manner of means . Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means . [c. 1600]

2. Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?—By all means, I'll be there . [Late 1600s] Also see by any means ; by no means .

3. Also, by all manner of means . In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means . [Late 1400s]

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