At all cost/costs

adverbial phrase

Doing whatever is necessary to succeed in something.

She was determined to finish the project at all costs.
Visual representation of "at all cost/costs" - Doing whatever is necessary to succeed in something

Often appears as...

  • succeed at all costs
  • win at all costs
adverbial phrase

Protect or prevent something from harm, irrespective of the sacrifice required.

Protecting their child's health was a concern they would address at all costs.
Visual representation of "at all cost/costs" - Protect or prevent something from harm, irrespective of the sacrifice required

Often appears as...

  • protect at all costs
  • preserve at all costs
adverbial phrase

Doing whatever is necessary to succeed in something.

She was determined to finish the project at all costs.
Visual representation of "at all cost/costs" - Doing whatever is necessary to succeed in something

Often appears as...

  • succeed at all costs
  • win at all costs
adverbial phrase

Protect or prevent something from harm, irrespective of the sacrifice required.

Protecting their child's health was a concern they would address at all costs.
Visual representation of "at all cost/costs" - Protect or prevent something from harm, irrespective of the sacrifice required

Often appears as...

  • protect at all costs
  • preserve at all costs
Definition 1 of 2
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Achievement Focus

Used when someone is intensely focused on reaching a goal, often ignoring potential risks or consequences.

Illustration for Achievement Focus
He pursued his dream at all costs, disregarding his health.
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Negative Connotation

Can imply recklessness or harmful behavior to achieve an objective.

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She wanted to win at all costs, even if it meant cheating.
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Intensity Emphasis

Expresses extreme determination or urgency in actions or decisions.

Illustration for Intensity Emphasis
They were ready to fight the competition at all costs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Achievement Focus

Used when someone is intensely focused on reaching a goal, often ignoring potential risks or consequences.

Illustration for Achievement Focus
He pursued his dream at all costs, disregarding his health.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Can imply recklessness or harmful behavior to achieve an objective.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She wanted to win at all costs, even if it meant cheating.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Emphasis

Expresses extreme determination or urgency in actions or decisions.

Illustration for Intensity Emphasis
They were ready to fight the competition at all costs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Achievement Focus

Used when someone is intensely focused on reaching a goal, often ignoring potential risks or consequences.

Illustration for Achievement Focus
He pursued his dream at all costs, disregarding his health.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Can imply recklessness or harmful behavior to achieve an objective.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She wanted to win at all costs, even if it meant cheating.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Emphasis

Expresses extreme determination or urgency in actions or decisions.

Illustration for Intensity Emphasis
They were ready to fight the competition at all costs.
Visual representation of the word "At all cost/costs"

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