Meaning of 'By hook or by crook'
What does the saying 'By hook or by crook' mean?
Idiom: By hook or by crook
Meaning:
If you are prepared to do something by hook or by crook, you are willing to do anything, good or bad, to reach your goal.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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