brute force

Idioms  

1. Also, brute strength. Savage violence, unreasoning strength, as in We hope that reason will triumph over brute force. Although this expression is also used literally to mean exceptional physical power, the figurative sense reflects the origin for brute, which comes from Latin brutus, for “heavy, stupid, unreasoning.” [First half of 1700s]

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Example Sentences

"Brute force clampdowns on people's movement will become even stricter," Ms Baek predicted.

From BBC • May 14, 2022

Brute force attacks involve the automated spraying of sites with potential passwords until hackers gain access.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2021

Brute force may not be the most elegant solution to extending battery life, but until battery technologies improve, it’s certainly the most effective.

From The Verge • Aug. 15, 2019

Brute force meets masterful craftsmanship when building with rock.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2016

Brute force won the battle and the accumulated light of four thousand years flickered until it was no more.

From Life in a Thousand Worlds by Harris, W. S. (William Shuler)

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