How to Pronounce "by hook or crook"
expression
BYE HOOK ER KRUHK
BYE HOOK AW KRUHK
Definition
'By hook or crook' means to do something by any means necessary, whether through fair or unfair methods. It expresses determination to achieve a goal no matter what.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈhʊk/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈkɹʊk
British English
bˈaɪ/ /hˈʊk/ /ˈɔː/ /kɹˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE HOOK ER KRUHK
UK
BYE HOOK AW KRUHK
Listen in Context
He promised to get the job done by hook or crook.
She said she would win the competition by hook or crook.
I need to finish this project today by hook or crook.
He was determined to see his friend, by hook or crook, even if it meant traveling all night.