BY HOOK OR BY CROOK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does by hook or by crook mean? 

• BY HOOK OR BY CROOK (adverb)
  The adverb BY HOOK OR BY CROOK has 1 sense:

1. in any way necessary; by any possible means

  Familiarity information: BY HOOK OR BY CROOK used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BY HOOK OR BY CROOK (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In any way necessary; by any possible means

Context example:

I'll pass this course by hook or by crook