by hook or by crook

/baɪ hˈʊk ɔː baɪ kɹˈʊk/

/baɪ hˈʊk ɔːɹ baɪ kɹˈʊk/

by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

Examples

1. The government intends, by hook or by crook, to hold on to the land.

2. We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.

3. I'm determined to finish this project by hook or by crook, even if it means working late into the night.

4. The team was determined to win the game by hook or by crook, even if it meant bending the rules a little.