あの手てこの手て

expression

this way and that; by various means; every trick in the book

Used when someone tries many different methods or approaches, often with a sense of resourcefulness or persistence. Frequently appears with verbs like 使う, 試す, 尽くす.

• あの手てこの手てを使つかって説せっ得とくしたが、彼かれは首くびを縦たてに振ふらなかった。

  I tried every possible way to persuade him, but he wouldn't agree.

• あの手てこの手てで節せつ約やくしても、なかなか貯ちょ金きんが増ふえない。

  Even though I try all sorts of ways to save money, my savings just don't grow.