koste es, was es wolle

whatever it takes

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whatever it takes Emphasizes determination to do something regardless of the cost or consequences.
GE: Ich werde es schaffen, koste es, was es wolle.
EN: I’ll succeed, whatever it takes.

Ich bringe dich zum Flughafen, koste es, was es wolle.

I will take you to the airport, whatever it takes.

— A Taxi Driver (2017)

Ich möchte Sänger werden, koste es, was es wolle.

I want to become a singer, whatever the cost.

Koste es, was es wolle.

Whatever the cost.

— Das Schloss im Himmel (1986)

Ich muss sie retten, koste es, was es wolle.

I have to save her, whatever the cost.

Ich muss ihn sehen, koste es, was es wolle.

I have to see him, whatever the cost.