at all costs

1. Also,. Regardless of the expense or effort involved, by any means. For example, Ann told the doctor to preserve her mother's sight at all costs, or It seems the company plans to develop the product at any cost, or I'm determined to get vacation time at any price. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Menacing intonations about an invasion that must be stopped at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times

Summer can be a wonderful time for a desert escape if you have a plan for avoiding the sun at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times

"My whole perspective has shifted. I just feel like my main purpose in life is to protect this baby at all costs - and then also do acting on the side."

From BBC

Munoz now echoes a complaint from current officers that Internal Affairs in general, and Lloyd in particular, operate to protect the department’s image at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times

He might have to offer his linemen free haircuts for no sacks as an incentive to protect him at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times