at all costs

Idioms and Phrases

Also, at any cost or price . Regardless of the expense or effort involved, by any means. For example, Ann told the doctor to preserve her mother's sight at all costs , or It seems the company plans to develop the product at any cost , or I'm determined to get vacation time at any price . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

"We need to protect this at all costs."

From BBC

But Tests in this part of the world can accelerate quickly and England have a determination to avoid draws at all costs.

From BBC

An eventual confrontation between Iran — which backs Hezbollah — and the U.S. — which backs Israel — is a scenario that both have wanted to avoid at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, Donald Trump and his surrogates have repeatedly, and incorrectly, described Kamala Harris as being an anti-American “communist”, “socialist,” and a “fascist” who must be stopped at all costs.

From Salon

I think that the creators of 'Have I Got News for You' and CNN are looking forward to us being exactly who we are at all costs.

From Salon