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- (idiomatic, informal) To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.
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Meaning
- [Verb]
- (idiomatic, informal) To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.
- (idiomatic, informal) To act rough and ruthless, especially in business or politics.
Practice Nearby Words
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