by fair means or foul

by fair mean or foul

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy fair meen awr foul]
- /baɪ fɛər min ɔr faʊl/
- /baɪ feə(r) miːnz ɔː(r) faʊl/

Definition of by fair means or foul words

phrase by fair means or foul If someone tries to achieve something by fair means or foul, they use every means possible in order to achieve it, and they do not care if their behaviour is dishonest or unfair. 3

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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