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stop at nothing |
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stop at nothing to be willing to do anything in order to achieve something, even if it is dangerous or harms other people (often + to do sth) She's one of these people who sets herself a goal and then she'll stop at nothing to achieve it. stop at nothing (to do something) to be willing to do anything to get what you want She sets herself a goal and then stops at nothing to achieve it. Usage notes: often used in the form will stop at nothing: Those people will stop at nothing, including murder, to harm you. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To escape the vats I would stop at nothing steal the widow's mite, the orphan's crust, and pennies from a dead man's eyes. You have made a very wicked and resourceful enemy, who will stop at nothing to satisfy his hatred. Perhaps I am; but one thing I have resolved on, and that is, to stop at nothing to restore a poor devil to liberty, who has got into this scrape solely from having served me. |
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