By hook or by crook Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in any way necessary
    by any means.
    • I'll pass this course by hook or by crook

WordNet

Definitions
  1. one way or other; by any means, direct or indirect. Milton. "In hope her to attain by hook or crook." Spenser.
Definitions
  1. in some way or other; by fair means or foul.
  2. one way or other; by any means, direct or indirect. Milton. "In hope her to attain by hook or crook." Spenser.

Webster 1913