Language has, at the same time as being method of expressing one's thoughts, the side of being something used to think with.

In America 'rebate' is widely recognized, generally as an incentive where makers give back directly to consumers.

Artificial light is produced by means of electricity.

Actually that I bring a huge volume of reference material with me is a makeshift way of preventing people from disputing my case.

In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.

All is fair in love and war.

All's fair in love and war.

All's fair in love and war.

Leisure has been viewed as a means to an end.

The end does not necessarily justify the means.

The end justifies the means.

Does the end justify the means?

The end justifies the means.

The end does not always justify the means.

She is thinking of suing as a last resort.

She relied on the medicine as a last resort.

They explored every avenue in an attempt to avoid war.

The step they took provided at best a temporary solution to the problem.

He looked for every possible means of escape.

He was glad to avail himself of any means to succeed in life.