stopped at nothing
Did whatever necessary
To stop at nothing is to pursue a goal without moral or practical limits, willing to do whatever it takes: She stopped at nothing to get the promotion.
The phrase emphasizes ruthless determination—someone who stops at nothing won't be deterred by ethics, legality, or consequences.
Usually appears in past tense or as a characterization: He would stop at nothing to protect his family.
- unscrupulousnessLack of ethical restraint
- amoralityLacking ethical concern
- cold bloodedUnfeeling or temperature-dependent
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- iron willUnwavering mental determination
by any means necessary · resolve · Machiavellianism · audacity · ruthlessness · no holds barred · courage · relentlessness · tenacity · expediency · win at all costs · single-mindedness · persistence · daring · fearlessness · opportunism · doggedness · recklessness
stopped at nothingthrew in the towel
Conceded defeat, stopped trying
backed down · caved in · lost heart · surrendered · capitulated
stopped at nothingplayed it safe
Acted to minimize risk
erred on the side of caution · thought twice · held fire · soft-pedaled · tread lightly
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