You can say ‘by all means’ to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something. [formulae] Can I come and have a look at your house?Yes, by all means. Synonyms: certainly, surely, of course, definitely More Synonyms of by all means.
How do you use by all means?
People often use this to emphasize that they truly mean what they say. It also is a polite way to encourage someone to take advantage of an offer without feeling guilty about it. For example, imagine if one friend invites another to come over, and the invitee asks, Are you sure? The inviter could say, By all means!
Is it by all means or by any means?
By all means = of course, go ahead, be my guest. Please do. By any means= any way possible, complete dedication for an end.
What’s another word for by all means?
What is another word for by all means?
| certainly | unquestionably |
|---|---|
| doubtless | surely |
| truly | definitely |
| really | sure |
| indisputably | assuredly |
Is by all means sarcastic?
By all means is in the same register as please, thank you, or you’re welcome, said sarcastically. It’s clearly intended sarcastically in the examples given in post 1), but it is not always sarcastic in my experience.
Is by all means formal?
FORMAL. This page is about the conversational phrase by all means.
Where did the phrase by all means come from?
The negative version, of course, means certainly NOT. The Oxford English Dictionary — the ultimate source for word and phrase origins — gives the year 1593 as the first written usage of by all means. It appeared in one of Hooker’s ecclesiastical treatises.
Is by all means an idiom?
definitely, certainly. used to politely agree with someone or give permission.
What does it mean to say by any means necessary?
: by doing whatever is needed He vowed that he would succeed by any means necessary.
Is there a comma after by all means?
Think of it as a unit, not as three separate words. In the original sample sentence, you really need a comma: You are insane, by all means. By all means doesn’t just modify insane. It modifies (and intensifies) the statement that the person is insane. One can just as well write By all means, you are insane.
What does get it by means mean?
1 : to succeed with the least possible effort or accomplishment. 2 : to make ends meet : survive. 3 : to proceed without being discovered, criticized, or punished.
Are by no means?
By-no-means meaning The definition of by no means is absolutely or definitely not. An example of by no means is how you might answer the question of whether you were late or not, if you were definitely on time. adverb.
Is by no means synonym?
What is another word for by no means?
| nope | negative |
|---|---|
| nay | never |
| nix | absolutely not |
| no way | not at all |
| not by any means | nothing doing |
Will indeed meaning?
Indeed originates from the phrase in dede meaning in fact, in truth. When you use the word indeed, you are underscoring that something is true. The word is also used when you want to introduce a point that’s even truer than the last one you made.
What’s the definition of without doubt?
phrase. If you say that something is true without doubt or without a doubt, you are emphasizing that it is definitely true. [emphasis] This was without doubt the most interesting situation that Amanda had ever found herself in.
What means by and large?
: on the whole : in general.
Do it at all cost?
If something must be done or avoided at all costs, it must be done or avoided whatever happens: Security during the president’s visit needs to be maintained at all costs. He wanted her at any cost, even if it meant giving up everything he had. Want to learn more?
What does mean Be my guest?
used in speech to say that someone is welcome to do or take something Could I borrow your pen? Sure, be my guest.
Is by all means a slang or colloquial?
1. by all means – definitely or certainly; Visit us by all means colloquialism – a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech.
What is the meaning of by means of?
phrase. If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process. This is a two year course taught by means of lectures and seminars. The trailer was connected to the car by means of a complicated system of hoses, pipes and rods.
What is the meaning of phrase by and by?
: before long, soon.
How do you use by any means in a sentence?
in any way necessary.
- By any means, we should tell him frankly what we think of his proposal.
- It’s not a luxurious apartment by any means but it’s livable in.
- We haven’t won yet, not by any means.
- They were not finished, however, not by any means.
- She’s not a bad kid, by any means.
Who said by all means necessary?
Malcolm X On June 28, 1964 Malcolm X spoke at the founding rally of the Organization of Afro-American Unity in New York. He called for freedom, justice, and equality by any means necessary.
Which of the following idioms mean by any means?
In any possible way, no matter how, as in By any means I’ve got to get there. [Late 1400s] Also see by hook or crook; by means of; by no means. See also: any, by, mean.
Who originally said by any means necessary?
On this day (June 28) in 1964, Malcolm X said four words that remain seared into our collective memory: By any means necessary. He was giving a speech in New York City to announce the creation of his advocacy group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU).
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