不择手段 by any means necessary
Explanation
不择手段指为了达到目的，什么方法都使用，不顾及手段是否正当。这是一个贬义词，通常用于批评那些不择手段的人。
The idiom "bù zé shǒu duàn" means using any means necessary to achieve one's goal, regardless of whether the methods are justifiable. It's a derogatory term, usually used to criticize those who use any means necessary.
Origin Story
在古代的江湖，有一位武林高手，名叫铁面判官。他武功高强，但却心狠手辣。为了得到武林至尊宝藏的秘密，他不择手段，陷害同门，甚至杀害无辜，最终成为人人喊打的过街老鼠。他虽然得到了宝藏，却也失去了所有，孤独终老。
In the world of ancient martial arts, there was a master martial artist named Iron Judge. He was highly skilled in martial arts, but cruel and ruthless. To obtain the secret of the supreme treasure of martial arts, he used every means necessary, framed his fellow disciples, even killed innocents, and finally became a rat everyone wanted to beat. Although he got the treasure, he also lost everything and died alone.
Usage
用于批评那些为了达到目的不择手段的人。多用于书面语。
Used to criticize those who use any means necessary to achieve their goals. Often used in written language.
Examples
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为了达到目的，他不择手段，甚至不惜牺牲别人的利益。
wèile dá dào mù de，tā bù zé shǒu duàn，shènzhì bù xī xī shēng bié rén de lì yì。
He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, even if it means sacrificing the interests of others.
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公司为了抢占市场份额，不择手段地打压竞争对手。
gōngsī wèile qiǎng zhàn shì chǎng fèn'é，bù zé shǒu duàn de dǎyā jìng zhēng duì shǒu。
The company uses every means to grab market share and suppresses its competitors by any means necessary.