one way or the other

Related to one way or the other: To Say the Least, worse for wear, One Way or Another, same old same old, run an errand

one way or the other

1. Between two different possible options. The two applicants are so close in their experience, but we've got to choose one way or the other.
2. By any means necessary or possible. One way or the other, I'm going to see that concert next week!
See also: one, other, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(in) ˌone way and/or aˈnother/the ˈother

in various different ways now considered together: One way and another we had a very good time when we were students.
See also: and, another, one, other, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • choose between (two people or things)
  • choose between two people or things
  • chalk and cheese
  • battle of the giants
  • (one, two, three) strikes against (someone or something)
  • between two fires
  • cling together
  • come together
  • at each other's throats
  • be at each other's throats