at all costs

Meaning

Whatever the effort, expense, or sacrifice required to achieve a result.

Examples

• We must win this game at all costs to qualify for the finals.
• Security at the event was tightened at all costs to ensure the safety of the guests.

Pronunciation: æt ɔːl kɒsts

Synonyms of at all costs

Words with a similar meaning to at all costs:

• no matter what
• at any price
• by any means
• regardless of consequences