Synonyms

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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stop at nothing

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

The two are so hyperfixated on the idea of sliders, fries and a couple of soft drinks that they’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on the perfect fast food.

From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026

Audi unveiled a slogan for their new project: "To start something, stop at nothing."

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

He would stop at nothing to see Ozy succeed.

From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2024

Marco is coming and he’ll stop at nothing.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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