or otherwise

or otherwise

Or something that is starkly different or contrasting (compared to something else). Do whatever it takes to convince him to sell—legal or otherwise. We accept all forms of payment, cash or otherwise.
See also: otherwise
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

or ˈotherwise

used to refer to something that is different from or the opposite of what has just been mentioned: It was necessary to discover the truth or otherwise of these statements. We insure against all damage, accidental or otherwise.
See also: otherwise
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • entice (someone or something) with (something)
  • coax
  • coax (someone or something) in(to) (something)
  • coax in
  • blow hot and cold
  • blow hot and cold, to
  • strike a balance
  • fast-talk (someone) out of (something)
  • fast-talk out of
  • run hot and cold
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