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 The largely-outdated word "dint" refers to force or effort.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
See also:
  • 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