by all means

1. Also, by all manner of means . In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means . [Late 1400s]

2. Also, by all manner of means . Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means . [c. 1600]

3. Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?—By all means, I'll be there . [Late 1600s] Also see by any means ; by no means .

Example Sentences

"So I texted back to say, 'Oh yes, by all means send me the script and I'll have a look. Don't know if I can help but I'm happy to have a look'."

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"If you love butter, for instance on your toast, by all means have it," says Forouhi.

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"As long as the night lasts, the sun will inevitably rise! And we will fight by all means to make that happen, and as soon as possible!" he added.

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If there's an animal in need, then by all means.

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During a public audience last August, he said that "systematically working by all means to drive away migrants" was "a grave sin".

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