There Are More Ways Of Killing A Dog Than Hanging It

There are many different methods to accomplish the same goal; one need not stick to any single prescribed approach.

Examples:

• 1678: 'There are more ways to kill a dog then hanging.'

Origin: attested 1678

Synonyms: there are more ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream, there are more ways of killing a dog than choking it with butter