Dictionary Home » Phrase Meanings » one way or another

What does "one way or another" mean?

Also, one way or the other. Somehow, in some fashion, as in One way or another I'm sure we'll meet again, or He wasn't sure how to go about building a wall, but he was sure he would manage in one way or the other. [Mid-1500s]

link/cite print suggestion box

What does "one way or another" mean?

More from YD