All Ears English Podcast AEE 2500: Would You Learn English by Any Means Necessary?
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Oct 22, 2025 Dive into a thrilling discussion about fear, personal stories of being trapped, and the determination to achieve goals. Explore the phrase 'by any means necessary' and its playful applications, complete with humorous examples. Discover similar expressions like 'at all costs' and the more positive 'no matter what.' Enjoy an engaging role play about snagging front-row concert tickets. The hosts inspire listeners to connect through their passions and embrace their quirks in conversation!
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Locked In At A School
- Lindsay got locked in a school hallway for about five hours with no phone and tried to break out by pounding windows with books.
- Someone finally saw her in the parking lot and helped her escape through the front entrance.
Phrase Carries Extreme Implication
- "By any means necessary" implies willingness to use all tactics, possibly extreme ones like violence or property damage.
- Speakers note the phrase is extreme and often used hyperbolically in everyday speech.
Use The Phrase Carefully
- Use "by any means necessary" as an exaggeration when you mean you're highly motivated but not literally violent or illegal.
- Substitute milder phrases in formal contexts to avoid implied extremity.