stop at nothing

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

As contemporary Angelenos rallying for this era of Iranian music, Asdourian and Gyulbudaghyan of Discotchari will stop at nothing to ship murkily-sourced tapes from Iran, western Asia and the Caucasus for their label.

From Los Angeles Times

It will stop at nothing to debase and dehumanize any opposition — openly acknowledging that it dreams of burying in excrement even those who peacefully object.

From Los Angeles Times

In his most recent statement on the case, Paxton said he would “stop at nothing to ensure Beto O’Rourke and his radical organization are held accountable to the full extent of the law.”

From Salon

"He will stop at nothing to make his body work as well as it used to, with the film capturing remarkable levels of resolve."

From BBC

"We must not be naive. Putin will stop at nothing, and he is testing us. Therefore, it is crucial... Denmark is contributing to this."

From BBC

Related Words

• determined
• dogged
• ferocious
• fierce
• harsh
• implacable
• inexorable
• rigorous
• ruthless
• single-minded
• uncompromising
• unforgiving
• unrelenting
• unstoppable
• unyielding