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

The doctor examined him, and said that Karli should be kept warm at all costs, and that the more water we could get him to drink the better.

From Literature

He knows that “Marty Supreme” holds an unflattering mirror up to his own drive and allows that to become its own backhanded compliment to the thrill of watching an actor chase success at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times

We were charged with protecting history at all costs, while they were happy to change history for the right price.

From Literature

We either care, at all costs, for our magnificent world or nothing matters.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s no longer just about growth at all costs, grow your head count as much as possible,” said Deon Nicholas, co-founder and chairman of AI customer service startup Forethought.

From The Wall Street Journal