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]

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

at all costs

From that disharmony, “Everest: The Other Side” forges a uniquely human story of actualization at all costs, revealing the true price of a life spent looking up and not around.”

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

This also implies less emphasis on headline GDP growth and greater tolerance for near-term growth fluctuations instead of pursing growth at all costs, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

"Keeping scale-ups on the fringes underestimates the contribution of our greatest companies, and we need to support and develop them on British shores at all costs," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

"Given the intensity of this El Niño, this really is the year for people to avoid burning at all costs," Morton said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

For the Soviet leader, the issue was crystal clear: Russia must protect its security at all costs.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---