How is the phrase por las buenas o por las malas translated from Spanish to English

English translation
by hook or by crook
phrase

Por cualquier medio necesario, justo o injusto.

By any means necessary, fair or unfair.

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  • Terminaré este proyecto por las buenas o por las malas. — I will finish this project by hook or by crook.

  • ¿Podemos conseguir las entradas como sea? — Can we get the tickets by hook or by crook?

  • Piensa ganar la competición cueste lo que cueste. — She plans to win the competition by hook or by crook.

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