stop at nothing
Accept no limits
To stop at nothing is to pursue a goal with complete ruthlessness, willing to use any means necessary: She'll stop at nothing to get that promotion.
The phrase implies disregard for ethics, rules, or consequences—someone who stops at nothing has no moral line they won't cross.
- go all outCommit completely, withhold nothing
- ruthlessnessLack of compassion or mercy
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- take no prisonersPursue victory without mercy
by any means necessary · win at all costs · unscrupulousness · single-mindedness · go for the jugular · cold-blooded · scorched earth · burn bridges · resolve · manipulation · audacity · play hardball · self-interest · persistence · move heaven and earth · spare no effort · cross the line · amorality
stop at nothingthrow in the towel
Concede defeat voluntarily
surrender · back down · capitulate · lose heart · hesitate
stop at nothingphone it in
Perform with minimal effort
go through the motions · coast · dabble · take it easy · slack off
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