at any cost

Idioms  

1. Also, at any price. See at all costs.

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Example Sentences

Perhaps people who use it are underprepared for confrontation and want to avoid disagreement at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under former central banker Mark Carney’s influence on Canadian economic policy, the emphasis has been less on expanding production at any cost and more on improving market access, pricing resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

From Barron's

North Korea said on Sunday that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost", after a Tokyo official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.

From Barron's

The conference’s newfound riches drove expectations to keep chasing cash and build winning football programs at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• anyway
• nevertheless