at all costs
Related to at all costs: fixed costs, Legal costs
at all costs
In any way possible, regardless of risk or expense. Please, save my husband at all costs—I can't live without him! I hope my foot heals quickly—I try to avoid going to the doctor at all costs.
See also: all, cost
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at all costs
and at any costFig. regardless of the difficulty or cost; no matter what. I intend to have that car at all costs. Mary was going to get that job at any cost.
See also: all, cost
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
at all costs
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]
See also: all, cost
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
at ˈall costs
whatever has to be done, suffered, etc: He is determined to win at all costs.See also: all, cost
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
at all costs
Regardless of the expense or effort involved; by any means.
See also: all, cost
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- at any price
- at any cost
- by all means
- a cat may look at a king
- do (something) at (one's) own pace
- do something at your own pace
- a cat can look at a king
- cat can look at a king
- It is never too late
- give (one's) twopence (worth)