at all costs

Idioms  

1. Also,. Regardless of the expense or effort involved, by any means. For example, Ann told the doctor to preserve her mother's sight at all costs, or It seems the company plans to develop the product at any cost, or I'm determined to get vacation time at any price. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

We are not 'win at all costs', but we never give up until the last run is scored or the last ball is bowled.

From BBC

Offensive lines have tried to slow down Garrett with double-teams, or chipping him with a running back or tight end, or moving the pocket to avoid his side of the field at all costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

It bragged about the academic prestige of its schools and reminded its athletes that they were students first, sneering at all those other schools that had the audacity to win at all costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

At times the documents suggest the prime minister supports tougher restrictions, at others he appears determined to avoid another strict national lockdown at all costs.

From BBC

Rigetti sets itself apart from its pure-play competitors, many of whom are striving to commercialize their technology at all costs, with a focus on research and development.

From Barron's