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Synonyms

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.”

Example Sentences

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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

“We will continue to take any and all steps necessary to protect Eminem’s art and will stop at nothing to do so.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said: "We will stop at nothing to root out criminal networks wherever we find them."

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

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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