By hook or by crook
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
by any means necessary; one way or another
By hook or by crook
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
by any means necessary; one way or another
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Examples
"She is determined to obtain first position in her class by hook or by crook."
"They planned to finish the renovation by hook or by crook before the festival."
Mnemonic Trick
Hook & crook = any tools available; use any method.
Cultural Context
Often implies determination, sometimes with questionable means.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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