wondering
2006-06-25 12:58:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You'll get R done one way or the other, what ever it takes.
2006-06-25 13:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has to do with shepherds, who used the hook at the end of their staff--a shepherd's crook--to get sheep out of tight situations.
Of course, the only place we ever see crooks these days is when bishops carry them.
2006-06-25 13:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are prepared to do something by hook or by crook, you are willing to do anything, good or bad, to reach your goal.
It's also the title of a 2001 movie.
2006-06-25 13:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an idiomatic expression which means you are willing to do anything to achieve what you want. good luck in learning english "by hook or by crook". cheers!
2006-06-26 13:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know
but I don't think this is in the right category as well, what does it have to do with university?
2006-06-25 13:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by sphere_68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋