The meaning of the phrase ‘By fair means or foul' is to accomplish something by any means; may it be good or bad.
Sample Usage
1. The opponent team had made up their mind to win the game by fair means or foul.
2. These days, nobody bothers for ethics or morality; all want to achieve their goal by fair means or foul.
3. She has decided to win the first prize by fair means or foul.
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