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by all means

certainly; yes; absolutely. I will attempt to get there by all means. Bob: Can you come to dinner tomorrow? Jane: By all means. I'd love to.

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by all means

certainly If you can find a use for this old computer, by all means keep it.

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by all means

1. Also, by all manner of means. In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means. [Late 1400s]

2. Also, by all manner of means. Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means. [c. 1600]

3. Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?-By all means, I'll be there. [Late 1600s] Also see by any means; by no means.

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by all means

Without fail; certainly.

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