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1 by hook or by crook
(by some means or another; in any way possible: I'll get her to marry me, by hook or by crook.) på den ene eller anden måde* * *(by some means or another; in any way possible: I'll get her to marry me, by hook or by crook.) på den ene eller anden måde
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by any means — See: BY NO MEANS … Dictionary of American idioms
by any means — See: BY NO MEANS … Dictionary of American idioms
means — [ minz ] (plural means) noun *** 1. ) count a method for doing or achieving something: WAY: Information is not easily obtained by any other means. an effective means for finding qualified job applicants means of: What means of transportation is… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
means — [mēnz] pl.n. 〚/span> MEAN3, n.〛 1. [with sing. or pl. v.] that by which something is done or obtained; agency [the fastest means of travel] 2. resources or available wealth; often, specif., great wealth; riches [a person of … Universalium
means — [mēnz] pl.n. [< MEAN3, n.] 1. [with sing. or pl. v.] that by which something is done or obtained; agency [the fastest means of travel] 2. resources or available wealth; often, specif., great wealth; riches [a person of means] by all means 1 … English World dictionary
means — noun 1 method of doing sth ADJECTIVE ▪ appropriate, convenient, effective, efficient, reliable, useful ▪ an effective means of mass communication ▪ … Collocations dictionary
means — /minz / (say meenz) plural noun 1. (often construed as singular) an agency, instrumentality, method, etc., used to attain an end: a means of communication. 2. disposable resources, especially pecuniary resources: the business now has the means to …
means — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Resources Nouns means, resources, wherewithal, money, wealth, capital, backing; materials, ways and means, stock in trade, provision, store, appliances, conveniences; expedients, measures, two strings to … English dictionary for students
any — 1. use with singular or plural nouns. Any can be used with a singular or plural noun, or with an uncountable noun such as homework and happiness, to denote choice from three or more people or things (for choice from two, either is used): • The… … Modern English usage
Possible war crimes in the 2006 Lebanon War — Main article: 2006 Lebanon War Various groups and individuals, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and United Nations officials, accused both Israel and Hezbollah of violating international humanitarian law during the 2006… … Wikipedia
any — 1 / eni/ determiner, pronoun 1 used to refer to each one or all members of a group, saying it does not matter which: Any child who attempts to escape is beaten. | You can obtain a valuation from any accredited insurance valuer. | Any plan chosen… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English