stop at nothing

idiom

—used to say that someone will do anything to achieve a goal or purpose

She will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

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Fulton also warned Jenkins that there were people who would stop at nothing to get their hands on his little black book, but Jenkins is still willing to share his intel. —

Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024 However, Bonnie will stop at nothing to help the innocent people of her lovely hometown from mystical and paranormal forces taking over and reaping havoc. —

Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 Both actors absolutely own this story of ambition, power, and corruption and their uncanny evocations of men who will stop at nothing to get ahead strike you to the core. —

Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024 David learns that his relationship with Elise is not part of the Bureau’s plan, and that their agents will stop at nothing to keep them apart. —

Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stop at nothing

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