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by hook or by crook

/baɪ hʊk ɔːr baɪ krʊk/

Traduction: Expression idiomatique signifiant par tous les moyens possibles, en utilisant toute méthode disponible, honnête ou malhonnête, pour atteindre un objectif.

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/baɪ hʊk ɔːr baɪ krʊk/C1informal
  • frExpression idiomatique signifiant par tous les moyens possibles, en utilisant toute méthode disponible, honnête ou malhonnête, pour atteindre un objectif.

An idiomatic expression meaning by any means necessary, using any possible method, whether fair or unfair, to achieve a goal.

  1. By any means necessaryB2informal

    To achieve something using any method, whether fair or unfair.

    frpar tous les moyens

    • He was determined to get the job by hook or by crook.
    • She will finish the project by hook or by crook, even if it means working all night.
    • They planned to win the competition by hook or by crook.