I will finish this project, whatever it takes.
whatever it takes
idiomAnything, including measures which may be extreme or wrongful, that is required to achieve an objective.
The team decided they would do whatever it takes to win the championship this year.
Driven by an unwavering ambition, the entrepreneur vowed to do whatever it takes to secure the future of his struggling company.
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it takes all kinds to make a world
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity.
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it takes one to know one
Expressing the same underlying character-judgment themes as pot calling the kettle black or set a thief to catch a thief.
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it takes two to make a quarrel
It takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely on the other side.
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it takes two to tango
Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.
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what it takes
Everything that is required, especially skill or endurance.
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whatever creams your twinkie
Do what you will, whatever makes you happy.
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whatever floats your boat
One should do whatever stimulates one or suits one's inclinations.
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whatever helps you sleep at night
Believe what you want to believe if it makes you feel better.