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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Example Sentences

That image of Bush has become a meme — a symbol of presidential hubris that any leader with a drop of sense would seek to avoid at all costs.

From Salon

Weston admits he has to win at all costs.

From Barron's

“The Department of Justice will protect victims and families at all costs, and grief profiteers will be held accountable,” Arizona U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The Academy famously avoids nominating horror at all costs, especially when it comes to individual performances.

From Salon

First-year coach Matt Kanne, a Servite graduate, made it clear before the game the Friars intended to “win at all costs.”

From Los Angeles Times