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stop at nothing

Idioms

Do everything in one's power, be prevented by no obstacle, as in She'll stop at nothing to get her revenge. This expression was first recorded in John Dryden's Aurengzebe (1676): “The World is made for the bold impious man; Who stops at nothing, seizes all he can.”

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Kevin, Paige and Wile E. will stop at nothing to find out.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

First, it indicates tech companies will stop at nothing to spend on AI, something markets have often cheered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026

For Pam’s ex-husband, Doug Sullivan, money is a game to be played in order to get what he wants, and he will stop at nothing to get it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025

"You are up against these people who will stop at nothing, and have endless resources and connections, and I don't think I can get away from them," she told the court.

From BBC ● May 8, 2025

It sent two messages: one, that I was the son of the Sea God; and two, monsters would stop at nothing to kill me.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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