DictionaryForumContacts

   Russian
Google | Forvo | +
to phrases
цель, оправдывающая средстваstresses
gen. objective worth pursuing (MichaelBurov); objective that is worth pursuing (MichaelBurov)
fig. worthwhile goal (Andrey Truhachev); worthy goal (Andrey Truhachev); worthy aim (Andrey Truhachev)
цель оправдывает средства
gen. end justifies the means; one can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; one cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs; the end justifies the means; the end sanctifies the means; something is worth the trouble (Artjaazz)
lat. exitus acta probat (acrogamnon)
proverb choice of the end covers choice of the means; he who wills the end wills the means; the needs justify the deeds (ОксанаС.); the end crowns all
цели оправдывают средства
polit. the ends justify the means (Alex_Odeychuk)
цель, оправдывающая средства: 5 phrases in 2 subjects
Literature1
Makarov4