Italian Expression · Intermediate
a tutti i costi
at all costs
Pronunciation: a TOO-tti i KO-sti
Meaning
No matter what difficulties or expenses are involved; by any means necessary.
Example
Dobbiamo finire questo lavoro a tutti i costi.
We must finish this work at all costs.
Practice tips
- Practice a tutti i costi out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.