by hook or by crook

Cultural  

1. By whatever means possible, fair or unfair: “Polly was determined to get an A on the exam by hook or by crook.”

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by hook or by crook

But enhanced unemployment benefits expire in mid-March, and they’re determined to reach their legislative goal by that effective deadline by hook or by crook.

From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2021

But the one thing we all agree on, and that we all KNOW, is that by hook or by crook “Company” is coming back!

From New York Times ● May 14, 2020

His claim that Australia was doing so by "hook or by crook" indicates that he knows such methods stretch ethical boundaries.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2015

"But by hook or by crook he finds ways to climb the corporate ladder."

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2015

Another way of saying you don’t know what you’ve got. by hook or by crook.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner