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by all means

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1. by all means - Adverb

2. by all means - Phrase

Meaning

definitely or certainly

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By all means let's be open-minded, but not so open-minded that our brains drop out. Richard Dawkins

By all means use some time to be alone. Edward Young

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account! Epictetus

By all means use sometimes to be alone. George Herbert

By all means make friends with the dog, but do not lay aside the stick. Moroccan Proverb

By all means trust in Allah, but tie your camel first. Moroccan Proverb

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