by dint of something
by dint of (something)
Due to something. The largely-outdated word "dint" refers to force or effort. By dint of hard work, I was able to get an A in my math class this semester.
See also: by, dint, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
by dint of something
If something happens or is done by dint of something else, it happens or is done as a result of it. They got the address from her by dint of much persuasion. He succeeded by dint of sheer hard work.
See also: by, dint, of, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
by dint of something/doing something
(formal) as a result of (doing) something; through: By dint of sheer hard work, she managed to pass all her exams.See also: by, dint, of, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- by dint of
- by dint of (something)
- by dint of something/doing something
- dint
- by means of
- by means of (something)
- by means of something
- have a hard time with (someone or something)
- cast stones against the wind
- have a hard time