Meaning of at any cost in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    at any cost

    Definitions

    1. regardless of the cost involved

    Examples

    • « he wanted to save her life at all cost »

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