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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The teaser trailer unveils a changing world, where the Shadow’s roots have taken hold and the battle between Light and Dark has become so consequential that Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) and Egwene (Madeleine Madden) will stop at nothing to keep from losing Rand (Josha Stradowski) to the darkness. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025 One viral clip showed a cat engaging in dramatic antics to manipulate its owner into giving it extra food, proving that some felines will stop at nothing to get their way. — Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025 Mormon settlers will stop at nothing to overthrow the U.S. government, and travelers Sara and Devin are only able to escape their murderous attack with Isaac’s help. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025 In this conflict, Sons of Anarchy alum Kim Coates plays LDS leader, Brigham Young, portrayed here as a ruthless, fanatical villain who will stop at nothing to establish a home for his people. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stop at nothing

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