by hook or by crook
US /baɪ hʊk ɔr baɪ krʊk/
UK /baɪ hʊk ɔr baɪ krʊk/
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不择手段, 千方百计
by any means possible, whether fair or unfair
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He was determined to get the promotion by hook or by crook.
他决心不择手段地获得晋升。
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We need to finish this project by hook or by crook before the deadline.
我们必须在截止日期前不择手段地完成这个项目。