at any expense

Thân thiện

He was determined to win the race at any expense.

Definition

Adverb - Regardless of the cost involved: This phrase means that something must be done or achieved, no matter how much money, effort, or sacrifice is required. The focus is on the absolute necessity of the outcome, with no consideration for the price paid to get it.

Usage

This phrase is used to emphasize an unwavering determination to achieve a goal. It modifies a verb, describing the manner in which an action is carried out. - It is typically used in formal or serious contexts. - It often follows verbs like "achieve," "protect," "win," or "save."

Examples

• The general was ordered to defend the capital at any expense.
• She was determined to find a cure for the disease at any expense.
• The company vowed to capture the market share at any expense.

Advanced Usage

• At any expense can imply moral or ethical costs, not just financial ones.
  • The dictator pursued power at any expense, ignoring the suffering of his people.
• It is often used interchangeably with the more common idiom at all costs.

Variants and Related Words

• At all costs (idiom): An identical and more frequently used synonym.
• Regardless of the cost (phrase): A more literal and explanatory phrase with the same meaning.
• No matter the cost (phrase): Another common synonymous phrase.

Synonyms

• At all costs
• Whatever the cost
• No matter what
• By any means necessary

Related Idioms

• Spare no expense: To be willing to spend as much money as needed.
  • Note: While similar, "spare no expense" is more specifically about financial cost, whereas "at any expense" can encompass all types of sacrifice.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. regardless of the cost involved
   • he wanted to save her life at all cost

Từ đồng nghĩa

• at all costs
• at any cost