by any means

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by any means

1. Using whatever method or strategy is required; by all possible means.

   Synonyms: at all costs, no matter what, whatever it takes

   by any means necessary

2. (idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) In any manner whatsoever; at all.

   I do not by any means blame the employees for the collapse of the company.

• by all means
• by no means
• the end justifies the means, the ends justify the means
• means to an end
• ways and means