by hook or by crook
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by any means that is necessary
- He was determined to make it to the top of the mountain by hook or by crook, no matter how difficult the climb.
- I'm determined to finish this project by hook or by crook, even if it means working late into the night.
- The company was determined to increase profits by hook or by crook, even if it meant laying off some employees.
- The government intends, by hook or by crook, to hold on to the land.
- The team was determined to win the game by hook or by crook, even if it meant bending the rules a little.