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By hook or by crook
Prepositional phrase
Definitions
1.
Prepositional phrase
By any means possible; one way or another. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
"She was determined to win the contract by hook or by crook."
Synonyms
by any means
whatever it takes
opportunism
chicane
operation of law
smash and grab
manipulation
stratagem
expediency
cheating
fighting chance
necessary evil
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