stop at nothing

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stop at nothing (third-person singular simple present stops at nothing, present participle stopping at nothing, simple past and past participle stopped at nothing)

1. (idiomatic) To take any measures to do or achieve something, especially if it involves great risk or danger; to do everything in one's power.

   Synonym: stick at nothing

   He will stop at nothing to destroy his enemies.