| 释义 |
by fair means or foul by fair means or foulBy any means necessary—moral or not. A: "But we're not allowed to submit more than one entry per person." B: "Oh, forget that—we are winning this contest by fair means or foul!"See also: by, fair, foul, meanby fair means or foul If someone tries to achieve something by fair means or foul, they use any possible method to achieve it, not caring if their behaviour is dishonest or unfair. They will do everything they can to win, by fair means or foul. She never gave up trying to recover her property, by fair means or foul.See also: by, fair, foul, meanby ˌfair means or ˈfoul even if unfair methods are used: He’s determined to buy that company by fair means or foul.See also: by, fair, foul, mean |