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 Academy famously avoids nominating horror at all costs, especially when it comes to individual performances.

From Salon

First-year coach Matt Kanne, a Servite graduate, made it clear before the game the Friars intended to “win at all costs.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Over the past 30 years it has felt that the Catholic Church was protecting itself at all costs," she said.

From BBC

“Our kids wish to keep us safe at all costs, and we want to maintain our autonomy at all costs,” says Viorst.

From The Wall Street Journal

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