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means to an end in American English a method of getting or accomplishing what one wants See full dictionary entry for means Examples of 'means to an end' in a sentencemeans to an end In his free time he was making some high-risk money on the side as a means to an end.The means to an end has become the end itself?In farce, words are only the means to an end.The law wasn't just seen as a means to an end.Yes, it is supposed to be a means to an end.Tedious repetitive work can be a completely acceptable means to an end.I do extremely well but for me it's a means to an end.It was a means to an end, the thrill of the chase.Playing well is a means to an end, not an optional extra.Sure, as a means to an end it was highly effective. |