by all means

1. Also, by all manner of means . In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means . [Late 1400s]

2. Also, by all manner of means . Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means . [c. 1600]

3. Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?—By all means, I'll be there . [Late 1600s] Also see by any means ; by no means .

Example Sentences

"As long as the night lasts, the sun will inevitably rise! And we will fight by all means to make that happen, and as soon as possible!" he added.

From BBC

If there's an animal in need, then by all means.

From Salon

During a public audience last August, he said that "systematically working by all means to drive away migrants" was "a grave sin".

From BBC

Speaking on Saturday evening after the attacks, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would defend itself "by all means".

From BBC

If you can name another artist who had two records like this in the course of one calendar year, by all means tell me.

From Los Angeles Times

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