by hook or by crook (Meaning)
by hook or by crook (r)
in any way necessary; by any possible means
Synonyms & Antonyms of by hook or by crook
Synonyms:
- whap
- cudgelling
- bastinado
- counter
- whip
- KO
- thrashing
- roundhouse
- whipping
- walloping
- pummeling
- drubbing
- bludgeoning
- battering
- body blow
- cruncher
- uppercut
- hammering
- counterstroke
- shiver
- rabbit punch
- larrup
- right
- sucker punch
- knockdown
- pasting
- cudgeling
- counterpunch
- one-two
- left
- sidewinder
- beating
- pummelling
- clobbering
- counterblow
- knockout
- flogging
Antonyms:
by hook or by crook Sentence Examples
- He was determined to finish the marathon by hook or by crook, even if it meant crawling across the finish line.
- She was determined to get the job by hook or by crook, preparing tirelessly for the interview.
- They were determined to make ends meet by hook or by crook, taking on multiple jobs if necessary.
- The explorer was determined to reach the summit by hook or by crook, pushing through harsh weather conditions.
- He was determined to graduate with honors by hook or by crook, studying late into the night.
- She was determined to mend their relationship by hook or by crook, seeking counseling and making compromises.
- They were determined to win the championship by hook or by crook, training rigorously and strategizing carefully.
- The entrepreneur was determined to succeed in business by hook or by crook, taking risks and seizing opportunities.
- He was determined to find a solution to the problem by hook or by crook, brainstorming ideas and seeking advice.
- She was determined to achieve her dreams by hook or by crook, refusing to let obstacles stand in her way.
FAQs About the word by hook or by crook
in any way necessary; by any possible means
swipe, thump, bang, slam, beat, pound, hit, slap, clip, whack
unbend, straighten, unbend,straighten,,uncurl, uncurl
He was determined to finish the marathon by hook or by crook, even if it meant crawling across the finish line.
She was determined to get the job by hook or by crook, preparing tirelessly for the interview.
They were determined to make ends meet by hook or by crook, taking on multiple jobs if necessary.
The explorer was determined to reach the summit by hook or by crook, pushing through harsh weather conditions.
