por las buenas o por las malas
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por las buenas o por las malas
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. by any means possible (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Está decidido a lograr su objetivo, por las buenas o por las malas.He's determined to achieve his goal, by any means possible.
b. by hook or by crook (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
El gobierno quiere que se apruebe el proyecto de ley, por las buenas o por las malas.The government wants the bill passed, by hook or by crook.
c. by fair means or foul (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Vamos a ganar este campeonato, por las buenas o por las malas.We're going to win this championship, by fair means or foul.
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