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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at all costs

One problem with formal language learning is that it encourages us to focus on accuracy at all costs.

From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026

Nearly 90% of the Taiwanese people oppose a Chinese takeover, and about 60% say they would resist it at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

“If we have a date night or if we have to do anything, we avoid driving into town at all costs because it adds up,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

Temporarily shutting in wells is a direct way to reduce output, but it’s something oil companies try to avoid at all costs.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

That was why I tried to avoid my mind so much as brushing up against someone else’s at all costs.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken