by hook or by crook in German
by hook or by crook in German is auf Biegen und Brechen, auf Teufel komm raus, mit Haken und Ösen.
by hook or by crook in German
auf Biegen und Brechen
(idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another. [from 14th c.]
auf Teufel komm raus
(idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another. [from 14th c.]
mit Haken und Ösen
(idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another. [from 14th c.]
um jeden Preis
(idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another. [from 14th c.]
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What is "by hook or by crook" in German?
"by hook or by crook" in German is auf Biegen und Brechen, auf Teufel komm raus, mit Haken und Ösen.
Are there other ways to say "by hook or by crook" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "by hook or by crook": auf Biegen und Brechen, auf Teufel komm raus, mit Haken und Ösen, um jeden Preis.
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