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ways and means

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ways and means
methods of achieving something. Surely there are ways and means of achieving our objectives which don't involve spending quite so much money. (often + of)
See also: mean, ways


ways and means
methods of achieving something. She spent years exploring ways and means of improving children's nutrition.
See also: mean, ways

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I heard a very warm debate between two professors, about the most commodious and effectual ways and means of raising money, without grieving the subject.
These have no right to question the propriety of the demand; no discretion beyond that of devising the ways and means of furnishing the sums demanded.
The youth, with his chin still on his breast, stood woodenly by while his companion beat ways and means out of sullen things.
 
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